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VN61 PCZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,422 mi
Last recorded151,422 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 PCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 151,422 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 143,083 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 143,082 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear aluminium bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2024 135,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 126,144 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 126,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 121,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,575 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 110,369 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 110,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,541 miles

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

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

some engine/under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,906 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 91,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 45,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,406 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,984 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VN61 PCZ 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 72.2%.

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 VN61 PCZ, 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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VN61 PCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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