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199,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Exhaust Sleeve Clamp broken and sleeve slightly loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust sleeve badly corroded, Adv replacement
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold on inner edge, loosing shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust sleeve badly corroded, Adv replacement
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Both front tyres loosing shape on inner edge , adv replacement
Both front wipers smear
Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and loosing shape , adv replacement
Central Exhaust sleeve corroded
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inside , Adv replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT POST SUSPENSION REPAIRS AND NEW TYRES.
Inner front discs poor.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
minor corrosion to rear road spring lower coils.
o/s/f shock weap
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost consol (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost consol (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT POST SUSPENSION REPAIRS AND NEW TYRES.
Inner front discs poor.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
minor corrosion to rear road spring lower coils.
n/s/f drl not working
o/s/f shock weap
O/S/F shock absorber damp
both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes worn/tearing but currently not resulting in excessive movement
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded/pitted mainly on inner faces
rear brake pads appear around 2/3 worn(discs corroded/pitted)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45 r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
N/S/R tyre distorting on inner section of tread
O/S/F shock absorber damp
both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes worn/tearing but currently not resulting in excessive movement
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded/pitted mainly on inner faces
rear brake pads appear around 2/3 worn(discs corroded/pitted)
both lower arm inner rear bushes perishing
nail in O/S/R tyre on outer part of tread
rear brake pads worn over half way
Emissions not tested due cam belt (7.4.B.1)
both lower arm inner rear bushes perishing
nail in O/S/R tyre on outer part of tread
rear brake pads worn over half way
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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AY12 XDX 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 AY12 XDX, 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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AY12 XDX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.
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