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AK61 XLH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,517 mi
Last recorded200,517 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 200,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 184,035 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 161,152 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 161,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 140,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,672 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,303 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has x2 nails in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,128 miles

both front tyres worn on 2.5mm 235/45/17

both rear tyres wearing out of shape 235/45/17

Fail 5 Feb 2015 37,128 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres worn on 2.5mm 235/45/17

both rear tyres wearing out of shape 235/45/17

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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AK61 XLH 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 AK61 XLH, 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

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What year was AK61 XLH registered?

AK61 XLH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is AK61 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 XLH 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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