MOT Status
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161,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Top strut mount slightly binding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rev limiter fitted no smoke reading obtained
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr unit/pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr unit/pipe (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rev limiter fitted unable to obtain smoke reading
indicator repeaters dim
rev limiter fitted no smoke reading obtained
front brake pads approx 4mm
unable to obtain smoke reading emmissions to clean
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A16 FYE is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 2010 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 101,028 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 A16 FYE, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A16 FYE registered?
A16 FYE is a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 September 2010.
Is A16 FYE safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 FYE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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