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MW61 VEH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,475 mi
Last recorded189,475 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 VEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 189,475 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust slieve corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2023 189,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slieve corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2022 177,171 miles

Parking brake switch deteriorated

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides also running out of balance (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 177,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake switch deteriorated

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides also running out of balance (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 166,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 153,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 143,072 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2019 143,072 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 135,263 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 135,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,898 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,710 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 VEH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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