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MT61 UEU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,230 mi
Last recorded173,230 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 UEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 173,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 164,195 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, lower control arm rear bushes worn badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear spring hanger inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 164,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, lower control arm rear bushes worn badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear spring hanger inner bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 155,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,011 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front track control arm rear mounting/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front track control arm rear mounting/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 148,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front track control arm rear mounting/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front track control arm rear mounting/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 140,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 133,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2020 127,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 107,365 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low advise replacment

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,667 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 85,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2015 76,515 miles

Child Seat fitted osr

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 UEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 MT61 UEU, 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 MT61 UEU registered?

MT61 UEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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