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PK61 WGX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,732 mi
Last recorded216,732 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 WGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 216,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 205,082 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 205,080 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 198,523 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 198,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 186,620 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 177,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 170,058 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 160,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 151,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN DOWN TO 3 MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN DOWN TO 3 MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 151,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working MIRROR INDICATOR DAMAGED AND NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN DOWN TO 3 MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN DOWN TO 3 MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,988 miles

All four tyres are worn on the inside edges

Both front brake reaction bushes are starting to split

Both front suspension top mounts are grabbing on steering lock to lock

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,692 miles

Rear Tyres Wearing On The Inner Edges

Pass 6 Feb 2016 122,306 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 110,959 miles

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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PK61 WGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK61 WGX, 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 PK61 WGX registered?

PK61 WGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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