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BT61 WLG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,627 mi
Last recorded94,627 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 WLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 94,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 93,098 miles

uneven tread were on rear tyres

Fail 17 Jun 2025 93,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

uneven tread were on rear tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2024 91,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 89,740 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,420 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 84,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,306 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,343 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,200 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under Trays & Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,953 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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BT61 WLG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG registered?

BT61 WLG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is BT61 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 WLG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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