MOT Status
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166,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
headlamp lenses tarnished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
headlamp lenses tarnished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Undertray not fully secure both center side panels are broken in places and have cable ties holding in some places (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arm rear bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres 1 part of tread is raised indicating structure failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Undertray not fully secure both center side panels are broken in places and have cable ties holding in some places (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms , both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front main beam pattern high
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms , both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
full plastic under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
full plastic under trays fitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Metal object offside rear tyre
Offside & nearside under trays damaged
Sill covers engine cover & under trays fitted
Vehicle presented in dirty condition border line refusal to test
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Metal object offside rear tyre
Offside & nearside under trays damaged
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Sill covers engine cover & under trays fitted
Vehicle presented in dirty condition border line refusal to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF61 VFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 GF61 VFY, 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 GF61 VFY registered?
GF61 VFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 January 2012.
Is GF61 VFY safe to buy?
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