MOT Status
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142,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear All rear suspension components corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs have coils showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front nearside front upper strut top bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GY62 BYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 GY62 BYD, 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 GY62 BYD registered?
GY62 BYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2012.
Is GY62 BYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for GY62 BYD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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