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KM61 UXA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 UXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 106,014 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 105,982 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 93,654 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 93,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 87,800 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 87,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,498 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,885 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 75,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,334 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 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 discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 63,918 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2020 63,917 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has radial cracks

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

Offside Rear tyre has radial cracks

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,851 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

n/s/r outer tail light cracked

rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,457 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 17 Feb 2017 43,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,843 miles

Rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

all brake discs corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2016 34,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge through to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

All tyres outer sidewalls perished

all brake discs corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,620 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 UXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

KM61 UXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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