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LB61 GRU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,345 mi
Last recorded165,345 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 GRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 165,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 165,345 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 155,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 154,466 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 145,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 115,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 108,752 miles

near side brake pad wire broken

Fail 8 Jan 2015 79,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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LB61 GRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB61 GRU, 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 LB61 GRU registered?

LB61 GRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is LB61 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 GRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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