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GF61 VFY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,133 mi
Last recorded166,133 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 VFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 166,133 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

headlamp lenses tarnished

Fail 26 Mar 2026 166,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 31 Mar 2025 162,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 156,506 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 156,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 147,701 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 147,701 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 139,015 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray not fully secure both center side panels are broken in places and have cable ties holding in some places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 138,780 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arm rear bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres 1 part of tread is raised indicating structure failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray not fully secure both center side panels are broken in places and have cable ties holding in some places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,670 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms , both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 126,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front main beam pattern high

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms , both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

full plastic under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 105,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

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

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,937 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal object offside rear tyre

Offside & nearside under trays damaged

Sill covers engine cover & under trays fitted

Vehicle presented in dirty condition border line refusal to test

Fail 13 Jan 2016 87,937 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal object offside rear tyre

Offside & nearside under trays damaged

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Sill covers engine cover & under trays fitted

Vehicle presented in dirty condition border line refusal to test

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GF61 VFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF61 VFY, 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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GF61 VFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is GF61 VFY safe to buy?

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