MOT Status
ValidMileage
188,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underbody and suspension components corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underbody and suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle fitted with under shields and engine shields limiting view on some components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint sleeve requires attention (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint sleeve requires attention (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear and not far from exposing ply/cord (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre has abnormal wear on inner sidewall recomend replacing asap.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA61 RNZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 SA61 RNZ, 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 SA61 RNZ registered?
SA61 RNZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 January 2012.
Is SA61 RNZ safe to buy?
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