MOT Status
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190,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear arm inner bushes NS and OS perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm bushes NS and OS perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside and offside front coil springs corroded
nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded
nearside front tyre tread 2mm close to legal limits
offside front tyre tread 3mm close to legal limits
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))
nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded
nearside front brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded
nearside front brake slightly binding
rear brake discs slightly worn and brake pads worn low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts have been over inflated at some point (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover and under tray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts
Front brake disc's very heavily worn most likely below specs
Front brake pads worn very low
O/S/R Brake disc's very heavily scored
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts
Front brake disc's very heavily worn most likely below specs
Front brake pads worn very low
O/S/R Brake disc's very heavily scored
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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WP61 XVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WP61 XVU, 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 WP61 XVU registered?
WP61 XVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 January 2012.
Is WP61 XVU safe to buy?
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