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FR61 FXG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,348 miles

Front Headlights slightly cloudy

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear ally bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 95,282 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,873 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,222 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,408 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 85,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,495 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,040 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 4.5MM BUT WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,492 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 FXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

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

Is FR61 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 FXG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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