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FR61 CBX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,241 mi
Last recorded129,241 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 CBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 129,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shockers corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 129,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shockers corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 119,447 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 119,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 114,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 109,482 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 109,482 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,568 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,233 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,564 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inop

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 93,562 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inop

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on the inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,605 miles

Front wiper blades deterioted but clearing windscreen ok

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

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

Recommend rear wheel alignment due to tyre wear !

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,280 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to ply on inner edge and has slight splitting between treads

Offside Rear tyre staring to wear on inner edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,845 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 CBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 CBX, 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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FR61 CBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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