MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four winter tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and full undertrays fitted.
Brake performance not tested due to offside rear pads missing. (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding both front. (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four winter tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and full undertrays fitted.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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FT12 LEF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 LEF, 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 LEF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 2012.
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