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FP61 MFF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

371,865 mi
Last recorded371,865 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 371,865 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 362,638 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes are perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 345,990 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 345,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 344,433 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 335,860 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 335,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 323,448 miles

Coolant leak Evidence of coolant at back of engine and on vehicle subframe, possible leak.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure. Not likely to become detached.

Fail 9 Feb 2024 323,448 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Evidence of coolant at back of engine and on vehicle subframe, possible leak.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure. Not likely to become detached.

Pass 15 Aug 2023 309,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 299,658 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 285,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 274,430 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 274,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 259,091 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 259,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 250,617 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 250,615 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 241,181 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 234,310 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 234,308 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 221,419 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 210,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 195,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 178,840 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 152,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 124,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,846 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 123,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,911 miles

front number deteriated slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2015 99,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number deteriated slightly

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 MFF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 FP61 MFF, 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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FP61 MFF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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