MOT Status
ValidMileage
169,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
small chips in windscreen
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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A16 RSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 RSU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A16 RSU?
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What year was A16 RSU registered?
A16 RSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.
Is A16 RSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 RSU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A16 RSU have outstanding finance?
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