MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,258 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS light bulbs incorrectly installed (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Passenger air- bag cut off switch intermittent fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS are worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
NSR tyre worn unevenly
OSR tyre worn on the inner edge
Offside Front Wearing on inner edge
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FR61 FVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FVM, 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 FVM registered?
FR61 FVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 February 2012.
Is FR61 FVM safe to buy?
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