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VE61 XAG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

242,795 mi
Last recorded242,795 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 XAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 242,795 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 230,001 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 230,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 215,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 202,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 189,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 172,231 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 153,628 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 147,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,388 miles

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

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

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 XAG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

VE61 XAG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is VE61 XAG safe to buy?

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