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WP61 GWU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,594 mi
Last recorded109,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 GWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 109,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,523 miles

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

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

slight rattle are of transmission

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,168 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 37,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 34,357 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 29,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,419 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 GWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 WP61 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

WP61 GWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is WP61 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 GWU shows 13 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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