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VE61 XAP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 XAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,424 miles

bonnet saftey catch siezed

Fail 15 Feb 2016 93,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet saftey catch siezed

osf wiper worn / nsr tyre puntured

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,040 miles

chips in screen wipers worn

front tyres 2mm

nsr tyre worn inner edge

rear discs corroded

osr tyre on limit / steeping inner edge

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 XAP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAP, 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

How do I check the history of VE61 XAP?

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What year was VE61 XAP registered?

VE61 XAP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is VE61 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 XAP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 XAP have outstanding finance?

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