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KM61 MWU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

215,088 mi
Last recorded215,088 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 MWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 215,088 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 193,685 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 193,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 193,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both rear coil spring slight corroded bottom

n/s rear tps sensor rattling around in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2024 185,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 185,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 179,819 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

possible puncture OSR and OSF tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2021 169,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 162,476 miles

Customer advised

Fail 23 Nov 2020 162,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Customer advise. Tyre Wear

Pass 9 Jan 2020 155,056 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 155,054 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 145,229 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 145,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 133,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 106,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,379 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 86,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,824 miles

Nearside 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)

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 MWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MWU, 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 MWU registered?

KM61 MWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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