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KR61 CFX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,061 mi
Last recorded96,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 CFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 92,979 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 89,657 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,551 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips - none have cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 84,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips - none have cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 78,051 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 78,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,797 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 72,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,063 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing heavy & uneven on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inner edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,741 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,511 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,420 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 24,195 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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KR61 CFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 KR61 CFX, 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 KR61 CFX registered?

KR61 CFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is KR61 CFX safe to buy?

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