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AD61 WTV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,173 mi
Last recorded46,173 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 WTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,173 miles

Both front tyres side walls perished

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Removed sat nav from screen

Fail 11 Feb 2016 45,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres side walls perished

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Removed sat nav from screen

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,508 miles

Passenger air bag turned off at time of test

Rear fodg lamp and high level brake light combined in same lamp

Fail 17 Feb 2015 34,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fodg lamp and high level brake light combined in same lamp

Passenger air bag turned off at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,793 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

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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AD61 WTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD61 WTV, 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

How do I check the history of AD61 WTV?

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What year was AD61 WTV registered?

AD61 WTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AD61 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 WTV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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