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FR61 GDU

2012 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 206,756 miles on the clock, averaging 11,150 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for potential patterns not qualifying as for cfgb.

MOT & Mileage History for FR61 GDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
206,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,150

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,971
Average per year11,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FR61 GDU 84k115k146k176k207k '15'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage203,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,901 miles
PASS
Mileage197,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage194,196 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage185,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage178,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage169,935 miles
Since last MOT+30,064 miles
PASS
Mileage139,871 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,864 miles
Since last MOT+8,686 miles
PASS
Mileage131,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage131,178 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,084 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage120,801 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,875 miles
PASS
Mileage110,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage102,159 miles
Since last MOT+17,813 miles
PASS
Mileage84,346 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Potential Patterns Not Qualifying as for CFGB

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 GDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeFR — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About FR61 GDU

What car is FR61 GDU?

FR61 GDU is an silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2012.

What is the mileage of FR61 GDU?

The last recorded mileage for FR61 GDU was 206,756 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FR61 GDU passed its MOT?

FR61 GDU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.

Is FR61 GDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FR61 GDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FR61 GDU?

FR61 GDU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.