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KM61 NDK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,924 mi
Last recorded99,924 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,924 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 94,598 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,914 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread has feathered on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread has feathered on the inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2023 89,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre tread has feathered on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread has feathered on the inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,961 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 73,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 73,757 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,501 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 58,822 miles

Front inner disc faces deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2019 58,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner disc faces deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,973 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,636 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,156 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 NDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NDK, 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 NDK registered?

KM61 NDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is KM61 NDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 NDK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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