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VE61 WPL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

267,085 mi
Last recorded267,085 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 WPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 267,085 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 266,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 249,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 238,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 231,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 221,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 212,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 207,292 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 235/45/17 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 207,221 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 235/45/17 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 199,528 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 183,580 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 164,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 146,064 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 146,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,311 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 119,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WPL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

VE61 WPL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is VE61 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 WPL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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