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2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
General Information
- Registration SW61EAX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2012
- Colour Brown
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 09 Mar 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 151,218 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2027 7 Jun 202625 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 151,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,459 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2026 7 Jun 202628 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,767 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
20 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,005 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
22 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,970 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,762 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022 7 Jun 202624 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,982 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021 7 Jun 202627 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,763 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust clamp rusty and thin
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen near side (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,763 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust clamp rusty and thin
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen near side (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,953 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019 7 Jun 202624 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,599 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2018 7 Jun 202626 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,063 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- full under trays fitted
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,988 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016 7 Jun 202617 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,242 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2015 7 Jun 202617 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 35,242 MI
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SW61EAX was registered on 2012-01-12
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