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VN61 ZKB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

324,089 mi
Last recorded324,089 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ZKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 324,089 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 329,079 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush is split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged marked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 292,919 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged split has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 292,898 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged split has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 228,692 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 228,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,964 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,681 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 ZKB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZKB, 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 ZKB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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