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FT61 WCD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,471 mi
Last recorded134,471 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 134,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,505 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2025 128,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2025 128,452 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 124,604 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 120,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 116,399 miles

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 10 Feb 2021 108,359 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 108,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,566 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,024 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,107 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 68,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,840 miles

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

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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 WCD 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 FT61 WCD, 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 WCD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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