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VE61 VNT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,764 mi
Last recorded109,764 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 109,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front daylight running light not working

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 108,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ...slight cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.... slight cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daylight running light on

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 108,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ...slight cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.... slight cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daylight running light on

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 105,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 103,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 98,911 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,110 miles

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

Nearside Front tyres both wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2019 91,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front tyres both wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,561 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,571 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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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 VNT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

VE61 VNT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is VE61 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 VNT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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