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KM61 UWZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,287 mi
Last recorded129,287 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 129,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm wear remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 92,874 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 3mm wear remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,966 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 87,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 UWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

KM61 UWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is KM61 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM61 UWZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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