MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover/undertray fitted
Engine cover/undertray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen chipped
Engine cover/undertray fitted
both headlight lenses will need polishing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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DS61 XBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DS61 XBJ, 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 DS61 XBJ registered?
DS61 XBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2012.
Is DS61 XBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS61 XBJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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