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VE61 VBL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 VBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 108,021 miles

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

Offside reverse lamp not working

Fail 11 Aug 2026 108,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,279 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 92,300 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,000 miles

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

both sides rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,653 miles

Front registration plate damaged/cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,940 miles

both front and o/s/rear tyres wearing lower on inner

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge (on max limits) also deep cut in outer sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2018 56,940 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front and o/s/rear tyres wearing lower on inner

corrosion to front brake discs

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge (on max limits) also deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,693 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside front passenger door is difficult to close but still opens from inside and outside as intended

tyre pressure monitoring light on

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 VBL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

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

Is VE61 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 VBL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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