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ML61 UNH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,072 mi
Last recorded176,072 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 176,072 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 176,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2025 165,483 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 154,270 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 145,304 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 145,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 138,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 134,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,416 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 107,261 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 91,272 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 76,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 60,198 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 40,888 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,178 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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ML61 UNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML61 UNH, 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 ML61 UNH registered?

ML61 UNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is ML61 UNH safe to buy?

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