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VE61 XLP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,938 mi
Last recorded140,938 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 XLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 140,938 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 140,938 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 136,352 miles

osf cv boot perished-

Pass 11 Oct 2022 200,962 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 200,962 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 183,914 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 183,913 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 174,319 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 174,319 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 161,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,359 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 116,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,778 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 100,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,081 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 62,081 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,897 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 49,897 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XLP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

VE61 XLP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is VE61 XLP safe to buy?

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