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FR61 BZB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,737 mi
Last recorded131,737 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 BZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,019 miles

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

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

undertrays fitted unable to check brake and fuel lines

Fail 4 Sep 2024 128,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front arm worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

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

undertrays fitted unable to check brake and fuel lines

Pass 14 Sep 2023 124,430 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,020 miles

Engine/Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,018 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 53,018 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,715 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 BZB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR61 BZB registered?

FR61 BZB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is FR61 BZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 BZB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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