MOT Status
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175,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Os rear alloy wheel is slightly out of shape
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Os rear alloy wheel is slightly out of shape
Front suspension top mounts are making a noise
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension top mounts are making a noise
Os front tyre is wearing low
Os rear tyre is wearing low
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Ns rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Front tyre sidewall scrubbed and perished
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near outer shoulder but repairable
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front tyre sidewall scrubbed and perished
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near outer shoulder but repairable
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17v (4.1.D.1b)
Ns rear tyre has worn to 3.5mm
o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre low in tread and worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre low in tread and worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY62 WJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 FY62 WJU, 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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FY62 WJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.
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