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DY61 KPZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,834 mi
Last recorded174,834 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 KPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 174,834 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 174,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 167,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 161,191 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 159,780 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 153,451 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 153,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 149,198 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 133,013 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 123,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,130 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 KPZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY61 KPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY61 KPZ registered?

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

Is DY61 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 KPZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY61 KPZ have outstanding finance?

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