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WP61 KHD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,016 mi
Last recorded168,016 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 168,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv Both Front Brake Discs Getting Corroded To Inner Friction Faces........... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Adv Both Front Headlamps Getting Poor Light Output........... (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 161,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 161,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside Rear tyre Badly Worn To Inner Tracks............ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside Rear Tyre Badly Split To Inner Tracks.......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 157,688 miles

Adv Air bag lamp intermittent.............

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv Nearside Rear brake pads getting worn........... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 154,174 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2022 149,613 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2021 145,935 miles

Offside Front Daylight running light inop

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 144,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 138,360 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,538 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 116,707 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

n/s/r tyre on near legal limit, devoid of tread on the inside and beginning to blister.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,167 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,128 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,128 miles

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

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

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

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 KHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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