MOT Status
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136,737 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front lower suspension arm mount bolt been changed to nut and bolt but the bolt threads do not clear threads fully on the nut used
Offside Front right lower arm bush bolt only just clears threads
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front lower suspension arm mount bolt been changed to nut and bolt but the bolt threads do not clear threads fully on the nut used
Offside Front right lower arm bush bolt only just clears threads
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front front lower arm bush bolt only just clears threads
Offside Front lower suspension arm mount bolt been changed to nut and bolt but the bolt threads do not clear threads fully on the nut used
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front front lower arm bush bolt only just clears threads
Offside Front lower suspension arm mount bolt been changed to nut and bolt but the bolt threads do not clear threads fully on the nut used
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Top coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
tpms light on
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Lower ball joint mounting locking device defective , one bolt snapped , nut and bolt attached but bolt not reaching locking device
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm note tyre worn on inner edge (bald) (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm note tyre worn on inner edge (bald) (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
no D.M.S. print out due low emissions
note loose wire hanging from under vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
no D.M.S. print out due low emissions
note loose wire hanging from under vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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E17 MLS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E17 MLS, 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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E17 MLS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 October 2012.
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