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WL61 DHA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,967 mi
Last recorded105,967 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 DHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,967 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,869 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,273 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,857 miles

Both front tyres on 0mm on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,786 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,981 miles

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

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

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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WL61 DHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WL61 DHA, 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 WL61 DHA registered?

WL61 DHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is WL61 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL61 DHA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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