MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,273 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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PJ61 BYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 PJ61 BYY, 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 PJ61 BYY registered?
PJ61 BYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 January 2012.
Is PJ61 BYY safe to buy?
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