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WR61 YLH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,375 mi
Last recorded148,375 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 YLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 148,375 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 148,372 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 148,329 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 148,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 147,385 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 147,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 140,671 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 140,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 132,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,389 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,775 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,645 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2016
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,910 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,245 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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WR61 YLH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WR61 YLH, 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 WR61 YLH registered?

WR61 YLH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is WR61 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 YLH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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