MOT Status
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137,371 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s plus lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
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
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s plus lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside 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 a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread worn and distorted around inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens obscured , beam pattern slightly distorted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bracket (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bracket (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bracket (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bracket (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consoule (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consoule (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100% worn inner and outer edges 1.6 - 2mm across tyre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100% worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100% worn inner and outer edges 1.6 mm -2mm across tyre tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100% worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
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FT12 KGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 FT12 KGN, 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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FT12 KGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.
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