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MW61 ARF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,606 mi
Last recorded100,606 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 ARF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 100,606 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 92,083 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn coil spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 66,610 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn low

Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 60,710 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,206 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 41,068 miles

Bulb warning illuminated on dash.

Pass 17 May 2017 34,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,036 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 33,036 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,617 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,554 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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MW61 ARF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW61 ARF, 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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MW61 ARF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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