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IFZ 2231

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,015 mi
Last recorded174,015 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 2231
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 174,015 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 162,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 151,114 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 142,520 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 142,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 127,384 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 116,644 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 116,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 111,294 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 111,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 87,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,740 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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IFZ 2231 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 IFZ 2231, 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 IFZ 2231 registered?

IFZ 2231 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is IFZ 2231 safe to buy?

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