MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear tread separation and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front strut top bearing slight roughness in operation
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front side mirror slight damage
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
center exhaust sleeve clamps corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
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B111 MER is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 B111 MER, 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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B111 MER is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 June 2012.
Is B111 MER safe to buy?
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