MOT Status
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137,590 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses oxidised (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear tyres wearing on the inside
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses oxidised (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working sharp edges (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses oxidised (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear brake not tested due to offside rear pad
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone b close to max limit (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake discs inner faces badly corroded
bonnet saftey catch was siezed on arrival---lubed
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brakes binding slightly- discs slightly corroded on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly out of shape 235/45/17 94w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake discs inner faces badly corroded
bonnet saftey catch was siezed on arrival---lubed
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brakes binding slightly- discs slightly corroded on edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' @39mm (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wearing out of shape on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wearing out of shape on inner edge
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FY62 YBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YBK, 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 YBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 September 2012.
Is FY62 YBK safe to buy?
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