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VE61 TGX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

389,990 mi
Last recorded389,990 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 TGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 389,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 351,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers-under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 305,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 305,415 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 274,385 miles

covers fitted-n/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2020 274,382 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

covers fitted-n/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 235,790 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 235,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 207,829 miles

covers fitted- o/s/f-n/s/f outer bushes deteriorated- o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 May 2017 135,017 miles

emissions too clean

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 105,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 84,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,252 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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VE61 TGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE61 TGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VE61 TGX registered?

VE61 TGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is VE61 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 TGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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