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MT61 ZKF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,320 mi
Last recorded166,320 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 ZKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 166,320 miles

Blip not detected on emissions

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 166,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Blip not detected on emissions

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 164,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 152,347 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 152,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 143,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 137,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 129,037 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,218 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 99,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,791 miles

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

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 ZKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

MT61 ZKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is MT61 ZKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 ZKF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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