MOT Status
ValidMileage
253,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under trays/covers fitted
Under trays/covers limit inspection
nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Under trays/covers limit inspection
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55 16 91v ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 205 55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front tyres starting to wear on inside edge
Offside Front brake disc corroded on inside surface
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF61 LXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RF61 LXJ, 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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How do I check the history of RF61 LXJ?
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What year was RF61 LXJ registered?
RF61 LXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 February 2012.
Is RF61 LXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF61 LXJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RF61 LXJ have outstanding finance?
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