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FR61 AKG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,620 mi
Last recorded151,620 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 AKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 151,620 miles

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

engine cover undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 140,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working both rears (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,700 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 116,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged both rears (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,569 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inside edges close to legal limits 2mm (step tyres)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,805 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2015 62,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

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 AKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AKG, 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 AKG registered?

FR61 AKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is FR61 AKG safe to buy?

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