MOT Status
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126,105 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Rear all suspension parts corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear all suspension parts corroded
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside side repeater damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil and coolant levels low
slight body damage
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside side repeater damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil and coolant levels low
slight body damage
DSM not register smoke test due to rev. limiter in place
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer - SEVERE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer - SEVERE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/r tyre and n/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars ( still 3.5mm )
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DL61 MPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DL61 MPY, 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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DL61 MPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 January 2012.
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