MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust centre clamp corroded
front brake discs worn
both rear tyre treads worn low on inner edges
engine covers and under-trays fitted
front suspension lower arm rear bushes split
number plates delaminating
plastic trims on sills
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both rear tyre treads worn low on inner edges
engine covers and under-trays fitted
exhaust centre clamp corroded
front brake discs worn
front suspension lower arm rear bushes split
number plates delaminating
plastic trims on sills
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU12 ZPD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BU12 ZPD, 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 BU12 ZPD registered?
BU12 ZPD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.
Is BU12 ZPD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU12 ZPD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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