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AP04 TER

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,826 mi
Last recorded40,826 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 TER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,826 miles

Centre sleeve corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,510 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f brake disc corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded on outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2015 30,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f brake disc corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded on outer edge

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AP04 TER is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AP04 TER, 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 AP04 TER registered?

AP04 TER is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AP04 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 TER shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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