MOT Status
ValidMileage
164,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, but worn smooth close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut on the outer wall, is worn smooth on the inner edge and has a nail in it
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, but worn smooth close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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GJ12 NPG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 GJ12 NPG, 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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How do I check the history of GJ12 NPG?
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What year was GJ12 NPG registered?
GJ12 NPG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 March 2012.
Is GJ12 NPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ12 NPG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GJ12 NPG have outstanding finance?
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