MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
boot full
emissions too low to test
engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
boot full
emissions too low to test
engine covers and under trays fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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RE62 ELJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RE62 ELJ, 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 RE62 ELJ registered?
RE62 ELJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.
Is RE62 ELJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RE62 ELJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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