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MW61 CZC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

229,512 mi
Last recorded229,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 CZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 229,512 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 208,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 187,742 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 177,210 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 158,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 158,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 158,232 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 155,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavy corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavy corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Nov 2019 155,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavy corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavy corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 133,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 111,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,783 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,697 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,433 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 CZC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 CZC, 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 MW61 CZC registered?

MW61 CZC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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