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FT61 CXP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 CXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 89,084 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both, to rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,209 miles

Emissions:- No print out was produced due to low emissions

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both, to rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,010 miles

Emissions:- No print out was produced due to low emissions

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,774 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,008 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 62,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,678 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper but still secure

Fail 28 Feb 2020 49,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper but still secure

Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,242 miles

Rear Emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,076 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,225 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,975 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape slightly

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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FT61 CXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT61 CXP, 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 FT61 CXP registered?

FT61 CXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is FT61 CXP safe to buy?

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