MOT Status
ValidMileage
198,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low nearside+offside (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FW12 AJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FW12 AJY, 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 FW12 AJY registered?
FW12 AJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 July 2012.
Is FW12 AJY safe to buy?
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