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FR61 FTZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,569 mi
Last recorded113,569 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 FTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,569 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 113,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 66,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,836 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 53,836 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,543 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,171 miles

Electronic parking brake switch is broken but is currently working fine.

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread.

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 36,171 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Electronic parking brake switch is broken but is currently working fine.

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread.

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,045 miles

Coolant level on minimum.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

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

Is FR61 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 FTZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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