MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Day running light not working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear number plate lights have red overspray on lenses.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front day running light not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stone chip wind screen
red overspray on both number plate lights
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front day running light not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stone chip wind screen
red overspray on both number plate lights
Both rear number plate lights have red overspray on. Nearside reverse light not working.
Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire not connected
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stone chip in wind screen
Both number plate lights have red over spray on
Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire not connected
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner wear. Cracking tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both rear number plate lights, red over spray on lenses
Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not connected
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside reverse light not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER WEAR. Cracking tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both number plate lamps, tint of red.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both number plate lamps, tint of red.
Brake warning lamp on
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald spot/unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT61 XNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MT61 XNF, 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 MT61 XNF registered?
MT61 XNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 January 2012.
Is MT61 XNF safe to buy?
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