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FR61 FZM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,951 mi
Last recorded202,951 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 202,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 175,153 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 159,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 157,341 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 16 Feb 2023 157,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

emissions too clean

Pass 19 Jan 2022 150,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 148,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 141,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,445 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,148 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and nearing limit of tread wear at outer tread edge area

O/S/R tyre getting worn near limit and uneven, at inner tread edge area

Fail 20 Feb 2017 97,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and nearing limit of tread wear at outer tread edge area

O/S/R tyre getting worn near limit and uneven, at inner tread edge area

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,351 miles

Both front tyres getting worn at inner tread edges (esp O/S/F, nearing limit of wear)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,129 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 FZM 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 84.6%.

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 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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

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

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