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KM61 FCP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,499 mi
Last recorded132,499 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 FCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 132,499 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 132,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 130,368 miles

Central EX.CLAMPS CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OPAQUE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OPAQUE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 127,228 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 127,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS OPAQUE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 121,791 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 116,859 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,504 miles

Vehicle is too clean to register on the diesel smoke meter

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,910 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,860 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KM61 FCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KM61 FCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM61 FCP registered?

KM61 FCP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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The MOT history for KM61 FCP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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