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FR61 DSU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,082 mi
Last recorded125,082 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 125,082 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, on 3.2mm, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims and covers,

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 112,398 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 112,394 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,110 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 85,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction air bag light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 May 2021 76,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,446 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 72,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,051 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,261 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,324 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 DSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

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

Is FR61 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 DSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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