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AK61 ZWA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,011 mi
Last recorded96,011 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AK61 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

AK61 ZWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is AK61 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 ZWA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK61 ZWA have outstanding finance?

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