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WP61 EOF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,815 mi
Last recorded170,815 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 EOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 170,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 168,547 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 168,547 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 160,466 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 160,466 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 142,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 139,166 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,995 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 125,995 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 120,740 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 98,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,984 miles

child seats fitted to rear

front brakes worn low

front console bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seats fitted to rear

front brakes worn low

front console bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,532 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 EOF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EOF, 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 WP61 EOF registered?

WP61 EOF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is WP61 EOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 EOF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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