MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge & cracking in tread area
tyre p
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FT61 WZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FT61 WZJ, 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 FT61 WZJ registered?
FT61 WZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 February 2012.
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