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VN61 YPX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 YPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,891 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 71,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 63,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,896 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2018 40,472 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,274 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,343 miles

windscreen scratched across zone A

Pass 10 Jan 2015 19,284 miles

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 YPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

VN61 YPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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The MOT history for VN61 YPX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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