MOT Status
ValidMileage
185,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2023 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2023 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2019 (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers fitted
sill covers fitted
under covers fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2019 (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers fitted
sill covers fitted
under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2019 (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers fitted
sill covers fitted
under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
sill covers fitted at time of test
under covers fitted at time of test
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
sill covers fitted at time of test
under covers fitted at time of test
Sill, Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed area’s
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Sill, Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed area’s
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sill, Under Bonnet & Underside covers fitted. Unable to check all prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Engine cover fitted
Under covers fitted
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FY62 XNJ 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 FY62 XNJ, 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 FY62 XNJ registered?
FY62 XNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 September 2012.
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