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SW61 FCE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,212 mi
Last recorded151,212 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 151,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 132,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 115,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2021 92,024 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 70,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 61,564 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 41,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,798 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,031 miles

coolant level low

front wishbones - rear - bushes splitting from bonding

Fail 20 Feb 2017 19,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant level low

front wishbones - rear - bushes splitting from bonding

Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,960 miles

front tyres low tread edges + damage at n/s/f sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2016 15,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front tyres low tread edges + damage at n/s/f sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,726 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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SW61 FCE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SW61 FCE, 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 SW61 FCE registered?

SW61 FCE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is SW61 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 FCE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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