MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))
wear on front discs and pads
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
wear on front discs and pads
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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DF61 HZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 DF61 HZY, 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 HZY registered?
DF61 HZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 January 2012.
Is DF61 HZY safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF61 HZY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DF61 HZY have outstanding finance?
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