MOT Status
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154,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Adv Both Front Headlamps Getting Poor Light Output/Beam Image....... (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv Front Registration Plate Getting Poor Condition........... (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Slight Wear To Both Rear Tyres Wearing To Inner Tracks........... (5.2.3 (e))
Strongly Adv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components Including Rear Lower Suspension Arms.............
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Leaking.......... (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Adv Both Front Headlamps Getting Poor Light Output/Beam Image....... (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv Front Registration Plate Getting Poor Condition........... (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Slight Wear To Both Rear Tyres Wearing To Inner Tracks........... (5.2.3 (e))
Strongly Adv Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle And Components Including Rear Lower Suspension Arms.............
Front suspension component heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear suspension arm heavily undersealed
Offside Rear suspension arm heavily undersealed
rear subframe include mounting heavily undersealed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre perished
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, inner edge worn down (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
emissions tested, not detected by smokehead
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
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DE12 TGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 DE12 TGN, 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 DE12 TGN registered?
DE12 TGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.
Is DE12 TGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE12 TGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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