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FR61 FPO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 FPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,154 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear sawed on inside edges of both rear tyres

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

cosmetic trims damaged under vehicle front and rear

Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,150 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended front console bushes (2.4.F.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear sawed on inside edges of both rear tyres

cosmetic trims damaged under vehicle front and rear

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 98,951 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,033 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 62,485 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,485 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 FPO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

FR61 FPO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is FR61 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 FPO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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