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BT61 HHV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,646 mi
Last recorded65,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 HHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,646 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 62,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 59,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 55,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,013 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 48,980 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight pewrishing on outer tread. advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,982 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,397 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,331 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,340 miles

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

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

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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BT61 HHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT61 HHV, 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 BT61 HHV registered?

BT61 HHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is BT61 HHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 HHV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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