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SW61FBU
2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW61FBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model PASSAT
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
26 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 184,981 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2027 10 Jun 20261 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,849 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
1 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 176,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
31 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,570 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2025 10 Jun 202610 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 162,262 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 162,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,888 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 146,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,006 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2023 10 Jun 202613 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,528 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022 10 Jun 202620 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,701 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,108 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,129 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear tyres perished on inner side walls
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear tyres perished on inner side walls
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,982 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,405 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2017 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,850 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW61FBU was registered on 2012-01-13
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