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VN61 YPD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,748 mi
Last recorded151,748 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 YPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 151,748 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 151,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 129,319 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 129,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 111,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 84,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2016 64,147 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,066 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 58,066 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,946 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking within tread

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 YPD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YPD, 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

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What year was VN61 YPD registered?

VN61 YPD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is VN61 YPD safe to buy?

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