MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front day light running light not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front day light running light not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear shock absorber covers have dropped
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
front suspension leg top mountings noisy
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wearing on edges
Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 3mm (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has minor cuts
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r tyre has minor cuts
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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FY12 YKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.
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