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FR61 FVK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,528 mi
Last recorded117,528 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 113,298 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,023 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 96,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,517 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,779 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 72,477 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 44,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,031 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 FVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FR61 FVK?

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What year was FR61 FVK registered?

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

Is FR61 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 FVK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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