MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,613 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front bumper and grille damaged
front discs corroded
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak engine
rear suspension arms corroded
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front bumper and grille damaged
front discs corroded
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak engine
rear suspension arms corroded
Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
headlight converters fitted to both headlights
tyre pressure light on
under bonnet components covered
underside components covered
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
headlight converters fitted to both headlights
tyre pressure light on
under bonnet components covered
underside components covered
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlights have converters fitted
tyre pressure light on
under bonnet components covered
underside components covered
head light converters fitted
tyre pressure light on
under bonnet components covered
underside components covered
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
head light converters fitted
tyre pressure light on
under bonnet components covered
underside components covered
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
headlight converters fitted
tyre pressure light on
under bonnet components covered
under bonnet component covered
under side component covered
Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under bonnet component covered
under side component covered
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Lower under trays fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO12 OSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AO12 OSZ, 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 AO12 OSZ registered?
AO12 OSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 April 2012.
Is AO12 OSZ safe to buy?
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