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VN61 SRZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,733 mi
Last recorded190,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 SRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 190,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 190,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 178,567 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 166,391 miles

Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and becoming weak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 149,151 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamp corroded and becoming weak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,214 miles

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Jan 2020 132,210 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Jan 2019 118,770 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,323 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Screen scratched

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 103,323 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Screen scratched

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,425 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,095 miles

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

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

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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VN61 SRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SRZ, 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 VN61 SRZ registered?

VN61 SRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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The MOT history for VN61 SRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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