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RF61 FBX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,433 mi
Last recorded200,433 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 FBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 200,433 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 197,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 193,966 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 189,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 182,749 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 178,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 172,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 154,041 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 11 Dec 2017 139,727 miles

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

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

Rear tyres feathered

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,047 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Dec 2015 116,678 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on the inner edge and also unevenly worn

Offside Rear badly worn inner edge 235/45/17

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

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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RF61 FBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF61 FBX, 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 RF61 FBX registered?

RF61 FBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is RF61 FBX safe to buy?

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