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SY61 WPK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 WPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater has LED light sources not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 98,374 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps tarnished only just able to make beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater has LED light sources not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 91,315 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 91,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,218 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both the n/s and o/s on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 84,216 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both the n/s and o/s on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,430 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,676 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s

Fail 7 Mar 2022 59,675 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s

Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,263 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,909 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,491 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,401 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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SY61 WPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY61 WPK, 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 SY61 WPK registered?

SY61 WPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is SY61 WPK safe to buy?

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