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FR61 CDZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

184,603 mi
Last recorded184,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 CDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 184,603 miles

front number plate damaged

osr coil spring broken

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 7 Jan 2026 184,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

front number plate damaged

osr coil spring broken

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 31 Jan 2025 180,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 172,722 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 168,453 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 163,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front undertray missing

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

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

Slight exhaust leak - dpf area

Slight oil leak-rear of engine

Pass 2 Feb 2021 159,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 156,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 148,734 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 136,066 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,250 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,610 miles

0% emmission,no print out.

Rear seat belts not inspected,seats folded down & luggage area loaded.

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 CDZ 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 93.8%.

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 CDZ, 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 CDZ registered?

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

Is FR61 CDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 CDZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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