MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
275,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor works not spraying (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise strong borth front tyres worn close to limit
emissions to low to register on dsm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise strong borth front tyres worn close to limit
emissions to low to register on dsm
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BN12 DYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BN12 DYF, 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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How do I check the history of BN12 DYF?
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What year was BN12 DYF registered?
BN12 DYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is BN12 DYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN12 DYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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