MOT Status
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150,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded - light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded - light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Engine undertray loose but not insecure. Rear fixings missing.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to raise engine speed to required level. Emissions too clean to detect peak.
Emissions too clean to detect peak as unable to raise engine rpm to required levels.
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Recommend replacement as causing misshaping of tyre. (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Feathered on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Feathered on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)
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EK12 ZLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 EK12 ZLN, 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 EK12 ZLN registered?
EK12 ZLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.
Is EK12 ZLN safe to buy?
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