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MT61 WKO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,362 mi
Last recorded86,362 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 WKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,671 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 76,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,442 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsf rear wish bone bush cracked play in bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn osf rear bush bone bush cracked play in bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

drivers front seat has no head rest fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,931 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 60,065 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2020 55,608 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 38,262 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 27,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 18,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 13,794 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 WKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

MT61 WKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 January 2012.

Is MT61 WKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 WKO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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