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WP61 KGN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,505 mi
Last recorded101,505 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 KGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 101,505 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 101,500 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,110 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,184 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,845 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight perishing to both front lower arm bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,702 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 71,016 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 71,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 66,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 60,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,538 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,778 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

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 KGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KGN, 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 KGN registered?

WP61 KGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is WP61 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 KGN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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