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FP61 FFB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,244 mi
Last recorded126,244 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 FFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 126,244 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn/scored

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear to front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall kerb damage

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 126,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front and rear brake discs worn/scored

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wear to front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall kerb damage

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,831 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 90,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,461 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS ................

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,997 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,274 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,848 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,207 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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FP61 FFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP61 FFB, 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 FP61 FFB registered?

FP61 FFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is FP61 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 FFB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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