MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower arm fixing bolt 1 of 3 broken
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower arm fixing bolt 1 of 3 broken
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear No. plate striker plate slightly blocking view off plate
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FR61 FXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FXT, 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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How do I check the history of FR61 FXT?
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What year was FR61 FXT registered?
FR61 FXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 February 2012.
Is FR61 FXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for FR61 FXT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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