MOT Status
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149,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 marked in yellow.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault A.B.S Light on. (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light on. (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light. (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 marked in yellow.
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Above TDI badge, intermittently working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed and tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Above TDI badge, intermittently working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in yellow.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in yellow.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FW12 AUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 AUC, 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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FW12 AUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 July 2012.
Is FW12 AUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FW12 AUC shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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