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WR61 YUG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 YUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,907 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged repair close to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 137,093 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 137,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 121,443 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Offside Front ( Daytime running light not working.)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged ((( Tyre has sidewall damage due to being run flat or low on pressure... Replacement recommended... ))) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner portion of the tyre... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 121,153 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Drop link cover split. ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Offside Front ( Daytime running light not working.)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged ((( Tyre has sidewall damage due to being run flat or low on pressure... Replacement recommended... ))) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner portion of the tyre... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 95,012 miles

Central Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 95,012 miles

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

Central Front windscreen chipped

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,624 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 79,624 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 67,755 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 47,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces scored/corroded - both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,751 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,531 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,467 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 34,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,041 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,310 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 YUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WR61 YUG, 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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WR61 YUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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