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FT61 KUX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,644 mi
Last recorded167,644 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 KUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 167,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 159,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 155,304 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges scrubbed n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 155,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges scrubbed n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 149,145 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 134,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 134,763 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,493 miles

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 100,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge Recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,124 miles

no emissions detected

Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

no emissions detected

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,153 miles

Offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 6 Jan 2016 57,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,556 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

Front tyres low on inner edges

N/S/R Tyre has cuts to cords on the tread but not large enough to fail

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FT61 KUX, 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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FT61 KUX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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