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MT61 TZF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

194,108 mi
Last recorded194,108 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 TZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 194,108 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 191,246 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 191,210 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear of engine exhaust gasses leaking around egr pipes etc (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward and rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bonnet difficult to open

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged and not fully secured

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 189,025 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet difficult to open

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 189,025 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bonnet difficult to open

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 186,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 178,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 165,316 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 149,135 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 149,135 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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 133,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,270 miles

Nail in tyre both side rear ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,510 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,251 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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MT61 TZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT61 TZF, 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 MT61 TZF registered?

MT61 TZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is MT61 TZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 TZF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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