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KM61 MZT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,690 mi
Last recorded160,690 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 MZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 160,690 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/40/18 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 136,176 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 213,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 199,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 184,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 175,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,009 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is thin on inner edge and close to inner wear bar.[235/45/r17]97y extra load budget

Offside Front tyre tread is very thin on inner edgeand close to inner wear bar,-budget

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 62,442 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 62,442 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,239 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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KM61 MZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

KM61 MZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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