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KV61 AUX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 AUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 131,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 124,060 miles

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 4 Nov 2021 121,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of them (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing and tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 121,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of them (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing and tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,749 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms that coil spring sits on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os arms front most bush on trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 113,746 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms that coil spring sits on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os arms front most bush on trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 103,574 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 103,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,212 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 85,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

centre exhaust clamp badly corroded

tpms light on

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,166 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,482 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,208 miles

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight stepper wear on inner edges 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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KV61 AUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KV61 AUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV61 AUX registered?

KV61 AUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is KV61 AUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 AUX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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