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KR61 NDV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,635 mi
Last recorded125,635 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 NDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,635 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button broken (1.1.6 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2021 125,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button broken (1.1.6 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,399 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various warning Lights On Dash, Tpms, Dpf, Etc

Fail 5 Mar 2020 119,399 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Both Battery Terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various warning Lights On Dash, Tpms, Dpf, Etc

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,263 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

electrical fault on centre brake light

Fail 14 Oct 2017 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

electrical fault on centre brake light

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,025 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 86,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,039 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 79,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and offside front tyres inner edges devoid of tread

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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KR61 NDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KR61 NDV, 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 KR61 NDV registered?

KR61 NDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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