MOT Status
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163,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread deformed/damaged on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted preventing adult belt test ()
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted preventing adult belt test ()
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Mounting bush for bottom arms cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
too clean to smoke test
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
too clean to smoke test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread and cracking around tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre rubber stepping on inner edge of tread and cracking around tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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AK12 CFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AK12 CFY, 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 AK12 CFY registered?
AK12 CFY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 April 2012.
Is AK12 CFY safe to buy?
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