MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
child seat fitted to nearside rear
exhaust emission trigger point not met
front brake discs inner faces corroded
trims fitted to outersills and undersides
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front tyres very low (4.1.E.1)
trigger point not met
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front tyres very low (4.1.E.1)
trigger point not met
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside wiper split but clearing when tested.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside wiper split but clearing when tested.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE61 GWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 VE61 GWC, 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 GWC registered?
VE61 GWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 January 2012.
Is VE61 GWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE61 GWC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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