MOT Status
ValidMileage
123,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both front headlights hazed
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front headlights hazed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear pan arm corroded
Central Front exhaust silencer clamp corroded - system secure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera
Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe/clamp corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera + air freshener
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear void bush splitting and bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear void bush splitting and bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, also slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts
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DF12 EFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DF12 EFS, 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 DF12 EFS registered?
DF12 EFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 July 2012.
Is DF12 EFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF12 EFS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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