MOT Status
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149,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Bush splitting. (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Bush splitting. (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tyrewall cracked around circumference. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tyrewall cracked around circumference (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
No emissions detected.
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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AK12 CYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 CYY, 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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AK12 CYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2012.
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