MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
metered smoke not detected
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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FT61 ZTS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?
FT61 ZTS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 February 2012.
Is FT61 ZTS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT61 ZTS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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