MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,824 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both and gaitors (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wings scabby
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
advise under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
advise under trays fitted
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise(centre exhaust sleeve badly corroded)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement r of w-bone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and bald (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres worn near limits with perish cracks and warping
advise(all tyres marginal worn to limit)
advise(front blades smearing screen)
advise(front discs corroded & pads 70% worn)
advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)
rear tyres low - uneven tread , inner 1/4
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear tyres low - uneven tread , inner 1/4
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FT12 LFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 LFU, 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 FT12 LFU registered?
FT12 LFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 May 2012.
Is FT12 LFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT12 LFU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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