MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
303,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt is permanently plugged in to extinguish light but not used as a safety aid so gets sat on and over time has deteriorated the webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre tread on 2mm
both front lower arm rear bushes splitting
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre tread on 2mm
both front lower arm rear bushes splitting
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
front+rear discs pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres worn and feathered on inner edge
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BN12 ZFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 BN12 ZFG, 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 BN12 ZFG registered?
BN12 ZFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is BN12 ZFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN12 ZFG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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