MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
emissions plate defaced
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emissions plate defaced
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bellow 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bellow 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
no spare wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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DF61 AKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 DF61 AKJ, 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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How do I check the history of DF61 AKJ?
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What year was DF61 AKJ registered?
DF61 AKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 January 2012.
Is DF61 AKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF61 AKJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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