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ST61 UPN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,108 mi
Last recorded108,108 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 UPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,613 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2024 94,345 miles

Central exhaust sleeve/joint - very corroded but secure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm f/bush - soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm f/bush - soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,214 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,049 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 61,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,181 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,796 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 34,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ST61 UPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ST61 UPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST61 UPN registered?

ST61 UPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is ST61 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 UPN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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