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BT61 ZRF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,297 mi
Last recorded188,297 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 188,297 miles

Front consoles bushes lower suspension arms deteriorated

Near side rear brake disc corroded

Rear shock absorbers upper covers detached

Rear subframe and coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2025 183,706 miles

Front suspension arms consoles bushes deteriorated

Rear shock absorbers upper covers detached

Rear suspension subframe, arms and coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 183,706 miles

Front suspension arms consoles bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play stabiliser (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers upper covers detached

Rear suspension subframe, arms and coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 178,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front suspension rear bushes (console) of both lower arms deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 172,504 miles

both front console bushes bondings deteriorated

off side front and near side rear coil springs corroded

play in off side front anti roll bar ball joint

Fail 19 Sep 2023 172,504 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front console bushes bondings deteriorated

off side front and near side rear coil springs corroded

play in off side front anti roll bar ball joint

Pass 9 Aug 2022 163,738 miles

Both front suspension control arm bushes deteriorated (console)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 159,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 153,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 145,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 137,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,981 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 101,662 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2015 80,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 79,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,125 miles

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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BT61 ZRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT61 ZRF, 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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BT61 ZRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is BT61 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 ZRF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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