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DY61 KMK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,315 mi
Last recorded117,315 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 KMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 117,315 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 109,274 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 104,181 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 104,181 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 93,432 miles

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,853 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,122 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55/r16/91w (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,013 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,977 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 17,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,811 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,609 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 1,144 miles

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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DY61 KMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DY61 KMK, 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 DY61 KMK registered?

DY61 KMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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