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FR61 DKN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,851 mi
Last recorded98,851 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 98,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 96,706 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 94,360 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,057 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 94,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 88,936 miles

Front both headlights deteriorated

Front panel damaged

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop worn

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

bonnet catch and cable faulty

Fail 9 Aug 2022 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front both headlights deteriorated

Front panel damaged

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop worn

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

bonnet catch and cable faulty

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 78,866 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,030 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front panel damaged

Nearside Rear tyre low and bald on edge

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

front and rear disc scored

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,555 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

O/S console bush detached from center bush

Too clean to register smoke test result

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,342 miles

Offside Front console bush split

both rear tyres worn on edges

front panel damaged

subframe damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,475 miles

n/s/r, o/s/f and n/s/f tyres showing signs of edge wear

Fail 25 Feb 2015 42,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r, o/s/f and n/s/f tyres showing signs of edge wear

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 DKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 DKN, 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 DKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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