MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Aux belt in poor condition missing multiple ribs advise replacing ASAP
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approximately 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise investigation (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake master cylinder leaking leaking on foot break also check the the servo when replaced master cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front brake inbalance
Central exhaust sleeve corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust sleeve corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front undertray jammed on anti roll bar link (limiting inspection )
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.84 mm remaining in tread and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm remaining in tread and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.99 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)
Undertray fitted obscuring some components
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
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RX61 HYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 RX61 HYJ, 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 RX61 HYJ registered?
RX61 HYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2012.
Is RX61 HYJ safe to buy?
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