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FD61 EWA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,641 mi
Last recorded158,641 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 EWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 158,641 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 158,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed & corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 148,084 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 137,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,777 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,226 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,070 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,210 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,757 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 54,756 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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FD61 EWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD61 EWA, 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 FD61 EWA registered?

FD61 EWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is FD61 EWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 EWA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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