MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet safety catch seized
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (As marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (from inside edge) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wheel arch panel insecure
Offside Rear tyre wear uneven
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front wheel arch panel insecure
Offside Rear tyre wear uneven
Front Inner tread wearing smooth (Both Tyres)
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (Slightly) (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner tread wearing smooth
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both rubber inserts loose (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
EML light on
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF12 FYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BF12 FYD, 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 BF12 FYD registered?
BF12 FYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.
Is BF12 FYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF12 FYD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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