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MW61 ZFY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,975 mi
Last recorded169,975 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 ZFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 169,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 163,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 162,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 156,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 150,190 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 149,982 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 129,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,949 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 86,733 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,869 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,103 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 71,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,412 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front inner brake pads appear 2/3rds worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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 ZFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

MW61 ZFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is MW61 ZFY safe to buy?

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