2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · FH61 CFJ
2012 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 202,344 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH61 CFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/05/2026
- 202,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH61 CFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Passat (FH61 CFJ) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))”.
FH61 CFJ Mileage History
- 25/03/2024188,433 mi
- 25/03/2024188,433 mi
- 24/03/2025198,536 mi+10,103 mi
- 28/03/2025198,545 mi+9 mi
- 11/05/2026202,344 mi+3,799 mi
Average of roughly 6,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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