MOT Status
ValidMileage
111,501 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise steering feels a little notchy when turning lock to lock . poss top mount issue .
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()
4 bulbs in centre stop lamp not working.
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen scratched
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen scratched
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen scratched
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FV12 VWM 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 73.3%.
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 VWM, 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 FV12 VWM registered?
FV12 VWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 April 2012.
Is FV12 VWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV12 VWM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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