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199,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm's rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm's rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side Badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side Badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arms back bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arms back bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake pad/s wearing low
Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
Rear brake pad/s wearing low
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake pad/s wearing low
Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
Rear brake pad/s wearing low
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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BF62 WAO 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 61.1%.
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 BF62 WAO, 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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BF62 WAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is BF62 WAO safe to buy?
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