MOT Status
ValidMileage
169,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre worn Inner side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
oil level below minimum when brought in
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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DE61 ETX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DE61 ETX, 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 DE61 ETX registered?
DE61 ETX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 February 2012.
Is DE61 ETX safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE61 ETX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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