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MW61 ENO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,395 mi
Last recorded118,395 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 ENO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 118,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 112,383 miles

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

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

front exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,418 miles

both rear wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2023 99,359 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 99,358 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,056 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))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,640 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (cracked) (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,784 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,942 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 62,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,025 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

offside front driving light inoperative

Fail 9 Nov 2017 53,025 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

offside front driving light inoperative

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,422 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ENO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ENO, 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 ENO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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