MOT Status
ValidMileage
176,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Grill missing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Handbrake switch loose but still functioning
Nearside Mirror cover missing
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Grill missing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Handbrake switch loose but still functioning
Nearside Mirror cover missing
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting to wear
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre inner edge starting to wear
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger door, " Stiff/Jamming " when opening.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Drop link arm upper balljoint detached from ball of joint in mount, away from mount point. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.
Engine cover and under tray fitted
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FT12 ZKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 ZKX, 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 ZKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 June 2012.
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