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DF61 AKP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,042 mi
Last recorded180,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 AKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 180,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 178,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 175,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 172,545 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 169,835 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on inner and outer edges advise changing asap 235/45/17

Pass 18 Jun 2021 164,381 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 164,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on dashboard. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Perished. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed At the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Perished. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 152,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

emissions to low to test

Fail 26 Jun 2020 152,750 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

emissions to low to test

Fail 6 May 2020 151,393 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 141,197 miles

Low emitter

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,707 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera

Front coolant low

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

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

a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,246 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 92,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,808 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,043 miles

defect in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

rear brake discs corroding

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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DF61 AKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 DF61 AKP, 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 DF61 AKP registered?

DF61 AKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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