MOT Status
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196,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corrosion
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner lamp damaged
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner lamp damaged
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside corrosion
underside corrosion
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside corrosion
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
underside corrosion
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
underside corrosion
bonnet safety catch seized
o/s/r tyre tread low/also cracking
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))
Exhaust system insecure front sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
bonnet safety catch seized
o/s/r tyre tread low/also cracking
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyre treads low[edges]
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
front brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV12 VKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 FV12 VKD, 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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FV12 VKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 April 2012.
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