MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
needs new battery
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Rear TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK62 XJL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 MK62 XJL, 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 MK62 XJL registered?
MK62 XJL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 September 2012.
Is MK62 XJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK62 XJL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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