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AV61 WHF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,708 mi
Last recorded145,708 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 WHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 145,708 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 May 2026 145,478 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2025 140,383 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 140,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 135,165 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front under tray loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 135,165 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front under tray loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 128,115 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 122,089 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers and under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen centre bottom

Pass 23 Jun 2021 115,845 miles

both sides front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2020 109,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers and under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2019 103,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting near limit

Offside Rear tyre has anail in it

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on edge

chip on windscreen

slight damage n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,956 miles

sill covers and under body trays fitted

slight corrosion on all brake discs

small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

stone chip in lower centre of windscrean

Pass 12 May 2017 89,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

cut in n/s front and rear tyre sidewalls

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 31 May 2016 81,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 May 2016 81,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV61 WHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 WHF, 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.

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What year was AV61 WHF registered?

AV61 WHF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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