CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP61 KFA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,590 mi
Last recorded152,590 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 KFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,590 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge perished

Fail 21 Jan 2026 152,559 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear tyre inner edge perished

Pass 10 Jan 2025 147,004 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,549 miles

both front tyres edge wear

both rear tyres edge wear and cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2023 135,878 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 135,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 120,440 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 120,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,646 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 97,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,405 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,522 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 67,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP61 KFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 KFA, 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

How do I check the history of WP61 KFA?

You can check the full history of WP61 KFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP61 KFA registered?

WP61 KFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is WP61 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 KFA 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.

Does WP61 KFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP61 KFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.