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MR51 FMR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,393 mi
Last recorded172,393 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 FMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 172,393 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 172,392 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 166,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring bucket arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 161,473 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 161,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 157,744 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy on operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 157,741 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease and boot splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy on operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 151,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 151,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 144,240 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 14 Jun 2021 144,238 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 139,953 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 134,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,929 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 112,344 miles

all Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges! (advise front and rear wheel alignment check/adjust)

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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MR51 FMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MR51 FMR, 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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MR51 FMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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