MOT Status
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154,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill trays fitted general under body corroded
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill trays fitted general under body corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s front suspension sensor linkage broken
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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)
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VE61 HLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 HLN, 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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VE61 HLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 January 2012.
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