MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked slightly, but not likely to be miss-read. (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked slightly, but not likely to be miss-read. (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
rear discs corroded + pads low
Front wipers slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge.
offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.
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FR12 ZYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?
FR12 ZYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 July 2012.
Is FR12 ZYT safe to buy?
The MOT history for FR12 ZYT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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