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FT61 WHS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,657 mi
Last recorded183,657 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 WHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 183,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 172,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 172,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 166,066 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 156,978 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 147,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

o/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

Fail 3 Feb 2022 147,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

o/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2021 136,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 133,929 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 133,929 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,529 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,809 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 97,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn and torn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 78,916 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 78,916 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,653 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 WHS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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