MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre down to wear bares and has nail in it
Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and down to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre down to wear bares and has nail in it
Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearside front - worn on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective & nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
offside rear shock absorber shroud is insecure
rear tyres are worn unevenly on the inner edges
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearside front - worn on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective & nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
offside rear shock absorber shroud is insecure
rear tyres are worn unevenly on the inner edges
Front inner brake pads worn low .
Front number plate worn /faded.
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))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre is badly worn on the inner & outer edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in the windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge
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FR61 BZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FR61 BZE, 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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FR61 BZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 February 2012.
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