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MT61 UGA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,113 mi
Last recorded144,113 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 UGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 144,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 143,039 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 138,621 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 133,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 127,775 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 122,042 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 116,961 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,166 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 105,102 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,692 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,996 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UGA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UGA, 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 UGA registered?

MT61 UGA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is MT61 UGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 UGA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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