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KP61 WHB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,597 mi
Last recorded152,597 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 WHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 152,597 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 152,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 144,891 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,400 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 129,863 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,137 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 110,208 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 94,558 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,123 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 80,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 64,259 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,916 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 32,480 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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KP61 WHB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KP61 WHB, 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 KP61 WHB registered?

KP61 WHB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is KP61 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP61 WHB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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