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KM61 EYW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,967 mi
Last recorded225,967 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 EYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 225,967 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2025 225,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 206,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 186,538 miles

Both rear tyres are worn right to the legal limit

Pass 10 Jan 2023 166,135 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 145,423 miles

DSM not register smoke test

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 132,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 122,531 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 122,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 106,298 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer section ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 1.6mm 3mm,no reserve tread in mid section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 1.6mm 4mm,no reserve tread in mid section (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,596 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and slightly misshaped around inner edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Fail 30 Dec 2015 56,259 miles

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and slightly misshaped around inner edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 40,657 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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 EYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM61 EYW, 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 KM61 EYW registered?

KM61 EYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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