MOT Status
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235,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged badly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder worn through to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Suction phone mount. (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror/Sharp Edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 235/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre starting to miss-shape on inner tread 235/45x17
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly miss-shaped 235/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 235/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre starting to miss-shape on inner tread 235/45x17
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush spliting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush spliting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush spliting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush spliting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 235/45x17 (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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BU12 ZRN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 ZRN, 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 ZRN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2012.
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