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WP61 AVD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 AVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 148,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 148,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 142,487 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 132,133 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 124,322 miles

T.P.M.S. light on display

emission test too clean to register - print-out not available

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs badly corroded on inner contact areas,worn and lipped

nearside front Day Time Running Light inoperative

Fail 30 Mar 2018 124,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

T.P.M.S. light on display

emission test too clean to register - print-out not available

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs badly corroded on inner contact areas,worn and lipped

nearside front Day Time Running Light inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2017 115,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,664 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

cover on engine and on underside

difficult to check boot fully, many items in boot

Fail 11 Dec 2015 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in centre and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge, in 3 places (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre cut not to cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

cover on engine and on underside

difficult to check boot fully, many items in boot

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,997 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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WP61 AVD 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 75%.

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 WP61 AVD, 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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WP61 AVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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