MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (1-2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus damage to the outer sidewall. 225/45 R18 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus damage to the outer sidewall. 225/45 R18 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers, plastic sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged. 225/45 R18. (4-6) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front wipers blades smearing
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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GF12 YXE 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 73.3%.
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 GF12 YXE, 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 GF12 YXE registered?
GF12 YXE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.
Is GF12 YXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF12 YXE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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