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MW61 DCO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

291,686 mi
Last recorded291,686 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 291,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

emissions too clean

Pass 2 Aug 2021 283,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 268,536 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 268,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 228,893 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 228,893 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 194,707 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 194,707 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 148,267 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

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 DCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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