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FR61 AHJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,913 mi
Last recorded247,913 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 AHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 247,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 210,855 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 11 Apr 2019 189,291 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 189,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 170,605 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 170,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 145,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,994 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,791 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,572 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,173 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,400 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,441 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 38,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FR61 AHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FR61 AHJ, 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 FR61 AHJ registered?

FR61 AHJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is FR61 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 AHJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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