MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
324,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush is split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged marked on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged split has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged split has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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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VN61 ZKB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VN61 ZKB, 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 VN61 ZKB registered?
VN61 ZKB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 January 2012.
Is VN61 ZKB safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN61 ZKB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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