# FE61RFY — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT MOT History & Vehicle Check

FE61RFY is a Grey VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, Diesel (1968cc), first registered 2011-11-18. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FE61RFY — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FE61RFY |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | PASSAT |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1968cc |
| First registered | 2011-11-18 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-08-04 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 21
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 61.9%
- Total defects recorded: 95

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-23 14:44:11 | PASSED | 217,047 MI | 2026-08-04 00:00:00 |
| 2025-07-19 09:46:21 | FAILED | 216,961 MI | — |
| 2024-08-05 15:27:02 | PASSED | 205,690 MI | 2025-08-04 00:00:00 |
| 2024-07-26 14:34:52 | FAILED | 205,034 MI | — |
| 2023-07-28 09:47:39 | PASSED | 192,824 MI | 2024-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2022-06-06 15:27:29 | PASSED | 175,861 MI | 2023-06-06 00:00:00 |
| 2021-06-07 15:34:36 | PASSED | 158,498 MI | 2022-06-06 00:00:00 |
| 2021-06-07 08:49:01 | FAILED | 158,498 MI | — |
| 2020-05-22 12:23:29 | PASSED | 142,039 MI | 2021-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2020-05-22 08:23:40 | FAILED | 142,038 MI | — |
| 2019-05-31 08:02:35 | PASSED | 128,006 MI | 2020-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2019-05-30 10:19:31 | FAILED | 128,006 MI | — |
| 2018-06-02 09:18:38 | PASSED | 109,535 MI | 2019-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2018-06-02 08:22:19 | PASSED | 109,535 MI | 2019-06-01 00:00:00 |
| 2018-06-01 10:35:23 | FAILED | 109,535 MI | — |
| 2017-11-15 09:47:44 | PASSED | 101,688 MI | 2018-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2017-11-15 09:47:43 | FAILED | 101,688 MI | — |
| 2016-11-17 09:10:23 | PASSED | 86,594 MI | 2017-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2016-11-17 09:10:22 | FAILED | 86,594 MI | — |
| 2015-11-03 09:12:14 | PASSED | 65,441 MI | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-29 11:45:24 | PASSED | 49,155 MI | 2015-11-18 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-07-23 14:44:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear tyre out of shape

**2025-07-19 09:46:21 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear tyre out of shape
- MAJOR: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

**2024-08-05 15:27:02 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: under covers fitted obscuring some components
- ADVISORY: Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier and tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2024-07-26 14:34:52 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier and tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: under covers fitted obscuring some components
- ADVISORY: Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

**2023-07-28 09:47:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

**2022-06-06 15:27:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

**2021-06-07 15:34:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: central exhaust clamp 1 broken, 1 rusty but secure at time of test
- ADVISORY: engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2021-06-07 08:49:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: central exhaust clamp 1 broken, 1 rusty but secure at time of test
- ADVISORY: engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

**2020-05-22 12:23:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2020-05-22 08:23:40 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
- MAJOR: Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MAJOR: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

**2019-05-30 10:19:31 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2018-06-02 09:18:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside front tyre low on tread
- ADVISORY: Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

**2018-06-02 08:22:19 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake pads worn low
- ADVISORY: Offside front tyre low on tread
- ADVISORY: Nearside front tyre close to legal limit
- ADVISORY: Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

**2018-06-01 10:35:23 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside front tyre close to legal limit
- ADVISORY: Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
- ADVISORY: Offside front tyre low on tread
- ADVISORY: Front brake pads worn low
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

**2017-11-15 09:47:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Both front brake discs lipped
- ADVISORY: Tyre pressure warning light on
- ADVISORY: Surface corrosion on rear subframe
- ADVISORY: Front brake pads 2/3rds worn
- ADVISORY: Brake fluid discolured
- ADVISORY: Both front suspension arm rear bushes heavily deteriorated and cracking just ok for mot test

**2017-11-15 09:47:43 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Tyre pressure warning light on
- ADVISORY: Surface corrosion on rear subframe
- ADVISORY: Front brake pads 2/3rds worn
- ADVISORY: Brake fluid discolured
- ADVISORY: Both front suspension arm rear bushes heavily deteriorated and cracking just ok for mot test
- ADVISORY: Both front brake discs lipped
- PRS: Bonnet retaining device ineffective Secondary latch seized (8.4.2)

**2016-11-17 09:10:23 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Both rear brake discs worn and corroded and rear brake pads getting low
- ADVISORY: Both rear tyres getting low and worn on inner edges
- ADVISORY: Both front brake discs lipped and worn

**2016-11-17 09:10:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Both rear brake discs worn and corroded and rear brake pads getting low
- ADVISORY: Both front brake discs lipped and worn
- ADVISORY: Both rear tyres getting low and worn on inner edges
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

**2015-11-03 09:12:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Slight deterioration lower arm rear bushes

**2014-10-29 11:45:24 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FE61RFY is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FE61RFY. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.