MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern on beam tester (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Nompattern on beam tester (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge .NO cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Lower main arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Lower main arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Seizing , but bonnet secured closed (3.1 (c))
Bonnet safety catch seized , bonnet secured closed
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet safety catch very stiff , bonnet secures closed
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre wear inside edge
Nearside Rear tyre wear inside edge
Offside Front tyre wear inside edge
Rear discs rustyon edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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BK12 MKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 BK12 MKO, 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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BK12 MKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 April 2012.
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