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GV61 FDK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,721 mi
Last recorded161,721 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 FDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 161,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms rear bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 161,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms rear bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 148,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. inner faces slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 132,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,752 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 117,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside tyres minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,257 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor sidewall damage to both ns tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 94,655 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 94,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,656 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,251 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 71,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,015 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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GV61 FDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV61 FDK, 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 GV61 FDK registered?

GV61 FDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is GV61 FDK safe to buy?

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