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FR61 DVN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,810 mi
Last recorded126,810 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 126,810 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RR bushes, both N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled, inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 126,809 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag waring light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RR bushes, both N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled, inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low engine oil level

Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 120,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,433 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded advise renewal soon

Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,099 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL TREAD LIMIT - CRACKING/PERISHED

O/s/r tyre cracking/perished

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

Rear shock absorbers weeping

Slight buckle on n/s/f road wheel

Pass 8 May 2018 95,387 miles

Front brake discs worn

O/s/f tyre cracking/perished

Pass 10 May 2017 84,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,583 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Fail 15 May 2015 62,583 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

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 DVN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DVN, 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 DVN registered?

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

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