MOT Status
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132,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear TYRE CASTLEATED
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear TYRE CASTLEATED
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
smoke emissions too low for test
unable to see all component in engine bay due to covers
unable to see all components on underside due to covers
car will need tracking when new tyres fitted
unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers
unable to test all components on underside of car due to covers
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog light not on
Offside Front fog light not on
car will need tracking when new tyres fitted
unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers
unable to test all components on underside of car due to covers
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted unable to test most under side components
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted unable to test most under side components
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres bald on inner edges
front pads on 90% worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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297 DEE is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2014 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 82,918 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 297 DEE, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 297 DEE registered?
297 DEE is a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 September 2014.
Is 297 DEE safe to buy?
The MOT history for 297 DEE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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