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VE61 WNT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

203,108 mi
Last recorded203,108 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 203,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 196,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 188,111 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 182,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 175,369 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 170,086 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 157,789 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges slightly

front brake disc slightly worn lipped inner face

Pass 14 Jan 2019 142,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil found with front of vehicle raised (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. found during steering lock to lock inspection. BORDERLINE. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil found with front of vehicle raised (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

o/s/f tyre slightly misshaped

o/s/r tyre misshaped

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 107,730 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,099 miles

Boot full

Both front shockers damp

Both rear tyre's stepped on inner edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 90,099 miles

Boot full

Both front shockers damp

Both rear tyre's stepped on inner edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,739 miles

windscreen has scatches to the swept area but these do not restrict drivers view of the road

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 WNT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WNT, 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 WNT registered?

VE61 WNT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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