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EU61 WFJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,203 mi
Last recorded72,203 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU61 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 60,784 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 60,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 51,371 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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EU61 WFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EU61 WFJ, 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 EU61 WFJ registered?

EU61 WFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is EU61 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU61 WFJ shows 4 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 EU61 WFJ have outstanding finance?

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