MOT Status
ValidMileage
247,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
battery warning lamp illuminated on dash
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
battery warning lamp illuminated on dash
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 plus damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
crackinf around offside rear tyre sidewalls
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
o/s/f tyre has no tread on inner edge but ok for mot
n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge
o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge
o/s/r tyre low and stepped on inner edge
under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre bold on very inner edge.
Nearside rear tyre bold on very inner edge.
Offside rear tyre bold on very inner edge.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre bold on very inner edge.
Nearside rear tyre bold on very inner edge.
Offside rear tyre bold on very inner edge.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY12 UEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 UEL, 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 FY12 UEL registered?
FY12 UEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 2012.
Is FY12 UEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY12 UEL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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