MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front shocks very badly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front shocks very badly corroded
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres down to wear bars and very badly worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear tyres have uneven wear, inner edges .
Front tyres worn close to wear bars .
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre inner treads uneven
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre inner treads uneven
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FT12 PYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?
FT12 PYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 May 2012.
Is FT12 PYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT12 PYL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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