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WP61 WEF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,644 mi
Last recorded153,644 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 WEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 153,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 142,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 130,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,851 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,027 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 95,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,957 miles

Front arm bushes persihed

Front arm bushes persihed

Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,956 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front arm bushes persihed

Front arm bushes persihed

Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone- rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone- rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 75,636 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative fluid added to test (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone- rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone- rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid added to test (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 63,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,560 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 WEF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 WEF, 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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What year was WP61 WEF registered?

WP61 WEF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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