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MT61 ZLY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,428 mi
Last recorded134,428 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 ZLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 134,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 117,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 103,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,904 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 98,661 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,262 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 86,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,680 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,493 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cut

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,673 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 45,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,536 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion/scored n/s/r brake disc

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 ZLY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,598cc 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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

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

Is MT61 ZLY safe to buy?

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