MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
274,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody covers fitted
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody covers fitted
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified the cat has been cut open and welded back together (8.2.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring for the emission control equipment insecure offside top of engine above cat (marked) (4.11 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested cat/dpf has been tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified has been cut open and chassis plate has been defaced to remove emission plate limit (8.2.2.1 (a))
Emissions not tested cat/dpf has been tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified has been cut open and chassis plate has been defaced to remove emission plate limit (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures plated limit is 0 .5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount removed (3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures plated limit is 0 .5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted as marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper slider pin rubber missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount removed (3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection
both rear tyres stepped
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE61 FFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VE61 FFD, 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 VE61 FFD registered?
VE61 FFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 January 2012.
Is VE61 FFD safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE61 FFD shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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