MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under tray fitted
Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working bonnet not closing (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front lower wishbone bushes split and perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
both front lower wishbone bushes split and perished
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
n/s washer jet weak(requires adjustment)
stonechip in windscreen(n/s)
Both front tyres showing wear on edges
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
bonnet release lever very stiff in operation.
creaking noise from front suspension upon braking.
emissions too clean to register
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under side covers fitted proventing full inspection of under side
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate cracked
rear number plate lamps has one lamp out of two lamps inop
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FT12 NWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?
FT12 NWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 May 2012.
Is FT12 NWJ safe to buy?
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