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154,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced on mirror L/E/D (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear wheel damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear wheel damaged
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front driveshaft heat shield insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre clam split and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front driveshaft heat shield insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Cant check all rear belts. ()
Exhaust front pipe to centre section clamps corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers side has small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder slightly worn. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder slightly worn. (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
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FY12 YNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YNJ, 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 YNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.
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