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MT61 WMK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,590 mi
Last recorded179,590 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 WMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 179,590 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2025 178,280 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2024 166,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 155,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 152,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 127,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 109,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 78,766 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 62,604 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,206 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 45,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMK, 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

How do I check the history of MT61 WMK?

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What year was MT61 WMK registered?

MT61 WMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is MT61 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 WMK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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