MOT Status
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185,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear tyres worn uneven
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Front ARCH LINNER AND UNDER BODY TRIM BROKEN
Nearside Front WINTER TYRE
Nearside Rear WINTER TYRE
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear WINTER TYRE
Nearside Front ARCH LINNER AND UNDER BODY TRIM BROKEN
Nearside Front WINTER TYRE
Nearside Rear WINTER TYRE
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear WINTER TYRE
CHILD SEAT FITTED
WINTER TYRES FITTED
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
CHILD SEAT FITTED
WINTER TYRES FITTED
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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FG12 FXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FG12 FXT, 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 FG12 FXT registered?
FG12 FXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.
Is FG12 FXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG12 FXT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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