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VE61 VBT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,142 mi
Last recorded159,142 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 VBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 159,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 146,081 miles

TPMS light on.

Fail 23 Oct 2024 146,080 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 135,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 127,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,197 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (Big Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 115,926 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 98,142 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2019 98,142 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,836 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,892 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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 VBT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

VE61 VBT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is VE61 VBT safe to buy?

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