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FT61 LDC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 81,731 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,314 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,566 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,977 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,973 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,659 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,184 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,967 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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FT61 LDC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

FT61 LDC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is FT61 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 LDC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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