MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both / front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both / front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY12 KCA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FY12 KCA, 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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FY12 KCA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.
Is FY12 KCA safe to buy?
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