MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A POOR CONDITION
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DUE TO PERISHING ON EDGE (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating DISCS VERY BADLY DETERIORATED--INNER SURFACES, AND PADS WORN LOW (3.7.B.3)
THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A POOR CONDITION
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted inner surface (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
spare wheel worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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FT61 ZYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc 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 FT61 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?
FT61 ZYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 February 2012.
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