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KU61 AWR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,184 mi
Last recorded93,184 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 AWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 93,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 93,184 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 87,158 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 79,230 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,726 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,562 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,761 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 42,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s sidewalls perishing/cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

Rear n/s and os tyres outer sidewalls cracking/perished on outer sidewalls possibly due to age of tyre (4111) recommend replace

Pass 12 Nov 2016 36,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,916 miles

vehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

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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KU61 AWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KU61 AWR, 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 KU61 AWR registered?

KU61 AWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is KU61 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU61 AWR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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