MOT Status
ValidMileage
186,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside has light surface corrosion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front suspension arms rear bushes perished
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
both front suspension arms rear bushes perished
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
child seat fitted
engine covers and undertrays fitted
o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured
o/s/r shocker has a light misting of oil
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear door damaged(no sharp edges)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear door damaged(no sharp edges)
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SM61 LDU 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 SM61 LDU, 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 SM61 LDU registered?
SM61 LDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 January 2012.
Is SM61 LDU safe to buy?
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