MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
280,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn near limit and heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn near limit and heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU62 VSL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 GU62 VSL, 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 GU62 VSL registered?
GU62 VSL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.
Is GU62 VSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU62 VSL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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