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VE61 WNH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,756 mi
Last recorded112,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 WNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 112,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside day time running lamp not working

Fail 16 Jan 2026 112,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside day time running lamp not working

Pass 18 Jan 2025 105,587 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 99,406 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 91,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,511 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2021 82,050 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 82,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,882 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,339 miles

Front wipers slighty smeary

Nearside Front tyre inner edge is wearing also has a cut to sidewall yet no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre out of shape/stepped inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,469 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,166 miles

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

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 WNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 WNH registered?

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

Is VE61 WNH safe to buy?

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