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FT61 ZUA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,372 mi
Last recorded192,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 192,372 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 186,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 180,470 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 177,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 175,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 168,944 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 155,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 131,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 111,190 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 111,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped + corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Vehicle will not rev for emissions, but is not producing excessive smoke

Fail 13 Feb 2016 88,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped + corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Vehicle will not rev for emissions, but is not producing excessive smoke

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,350 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 ZUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

FT61 ZUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is FT61 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 ZUA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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