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VE61 UEO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

288,240 mi
Last recorded288,240 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 UEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 288,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front body wings slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2022 267,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 221,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 221,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 179,579 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,078 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,498 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,969 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 UEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

VE61 UEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is VE61 UEO safe to buy?

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