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SB61 FBY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,712 mi
Last recorded125,712 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 FBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 121,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 118,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 112,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,725 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,568 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres near minimum (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,296 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,991 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

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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SB61 FBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SB61 FBY, 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 SB61 FBY registered?

SB61 FBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is SB61 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 FBY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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