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FR61 BZL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,477 mi
Last recorded146,477 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 146,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 134,631 miles

Emissions too clean to register on test equipment

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 128,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 123,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,344 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 116,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush - heavily split and excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush - heavily split and excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 108,993 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,535 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tca rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear-most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,163 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tca rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 90,163 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tca rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 worn and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,075 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2017 82,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,929 miles

both console bushes starting to perish

front wipers split

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bold and wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 69,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both console bushes starting to perish

front wipers split

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bold and wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,583 miles

Offside front headlight not fitted correctly and damage to front wing/bumper

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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 BZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

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

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