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FR61 FVA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,220 mi
Last recorded190,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 FVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 190,220 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 190,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 199,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 188,601 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 188,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 183,559 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 173,387 miles

Front Lower bumper grill missing

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

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2022 173,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower bumper grill missing

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

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 153,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2020 139,196 miles

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2020 139,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 106,174 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 106,174 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,237 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,514 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,552 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 FVA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

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

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