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FR61 BYF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,867 mi
Last recorded124,867 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 BYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 124,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 124,867 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater working but dim.

Fail 17 Mar 2025 117,312 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 108,597 miles

Clutch bite point high.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm, discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes have slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 108,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Clutch bite point high.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm, discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes have slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,355 miles

Clutch bite point high.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm, discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 91,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,170 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,455 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 66,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 57,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 49,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,826 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 34,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYF, 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 BYF registered?

FR61 BYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is FR61 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 BYF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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