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KY61 XGW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,683 mi
Last recorded165,683 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 XGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 165,683 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 165,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 151,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 139,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 127,813 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 117,563 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 117,563 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,516 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,515 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 81,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,800 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,302 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,760 miles

Nearside Rear Has a small hole in it

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,290 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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KY61 XGW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY61 XGW, 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 KY61 XGW registered?

KY61 XGW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is KY61 XGW safe to buy?

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