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DF61 KLC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,260 mi
Last recorded147,260 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 KLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 147,260 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 144,252 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 134,110 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 122,841 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2023 122,254 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 111,918 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 111,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,489 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,658 miles

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

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 86,444 miles

Position lamp not working Offside rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate insecure Front (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 12 Feb 2018 60,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,071 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DF61 KLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF61 KLC, 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 KLC registered?

DF61 KLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is DF61 KLC safe to buy?

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