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AE61 KCY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,944 mi
Last recorded1,944 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 May 2012 1,944 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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AE61 KCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE61 KCY, 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 AE61 KCY?

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What year was AE61 KCY registered?

AE61 KCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is AE61 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 KCY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE61 KCY have outstanding finance?

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