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FR61 GDU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,756 mi
Last recorded206,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 206,756 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 203,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 197,884 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 197,884 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 194,196 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 185,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 178,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 169,935 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 139,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad level sensor cable is broken.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 139,864 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad level sensor cable is broken.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,178 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 131,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 120,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 120,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch aero blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 110,924 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 102,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,346 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 GDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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