MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge & sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both drivers & passengers (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both drivers & passengers rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
undertray at front damaged
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()
both front and near side rear tyres have sidewall damage
Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)
child seats fitted in rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)
child seats fitted in rear
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
wiper smearing front screen
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FR12 ZFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FR12 ZFH, 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 FR12 ZFH registered?
FR12 ZFH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 July 2012.
Is FR12 ZFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for FR12 ZFH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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