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FT61 PZX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

256,246 mi
Last recorded256,246 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 PZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 256,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge weorn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 251,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 246,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 240,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 235,044 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 235,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 230,785 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 226,168 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 220,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 220,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 187,888 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 160,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 135,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,991 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 116,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,972 miles

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

wheel trims fitted obscuring some 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 PZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

FT61 PZX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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