MOT Status
ValidMileage
180,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres have cuts on inner and outer edges advise changing asap 235/45/17
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on dashboard. (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Perished. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed At the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Perished. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emissions to low to test
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emissions to low to test
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))
Low emitter
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera
Front coolant low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items
defect in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
rear brake discs corroding
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF61 AKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AKP, 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 DF61 AKP registered?
DF61 AKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 January 2012.
Is DF61 AKP safe to buy?
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