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LO61 XSR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,651 mi
Last recorded247,651 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 XSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 247,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Feb 2023 247,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 216,466 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 216,466 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 179,523 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 179,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 145,925 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 145,925 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf osf rear wishbone bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 118,143 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 118,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,919 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of splitting inner sidewall

exhaust centre pipe sleeve clamps rotting

Fail 3 Feb 2017 71,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has kerbing scuffs/wear to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of splitting inner sidewall

exhaust centre pipe sleeve clamps rotting

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,370 miles

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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LO61 XSR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LO61 XSR, 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 LO61 XSR registered?

LO61 XSR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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