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WP61 KHG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

302,341 mi
Last recorded302,341 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 KHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 302,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective DOG MOUNT ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 294,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 288,376 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 288,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 278,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 278,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 275,236 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 275,236 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 254,635 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 254,635 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 238,470 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 220,970 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 220,970 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 206,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 186,283 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 169,935 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 150,843 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 150,843 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 138,543 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 136,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Under body protection damaged and insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2016 136,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Under body protection damaged and insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 108,066 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front 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 KHG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

Is WP61 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 KHG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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