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FR61 BLF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,226 mi
Last recorded174,226 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 BLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 174,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 163,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf/nsf lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 95,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,455 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 85,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,531 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,533 miles

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 BLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FR61 BLF, 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 BLF registered?

FR61 BLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is FR61 BLF safe to buy?

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