MOT Status
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168,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +nail in tyre+cut to sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Nearside Front tyre wear on inside edge
Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp beam deflectors fitted which do not adjust the beam for European travel
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BU12 ZRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 BU12 ZRJ, 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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BU12 ZRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2012.
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