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KM61 EXV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,142 mi
Last recorded157,142 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 EXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 157,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 157,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 157,137 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 153,176 miles

Engine and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 148,551 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes starting to split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 148,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes starting to split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 143,323 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn inside edge both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 139,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre deep cut in tread and worn on inner edge

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

under trays fitted and damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No smoke test results

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 127,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No smoke test results

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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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KM61 EXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KM61 EXV, 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 KM61 EXV registered?

KM61 EXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is KM61 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 EXV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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