MOT Status
ValidMileage
208,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle
unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted
Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant below min level
Nearside Front Flexi hose and ABS wire rubbing together
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted
unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted
unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted
unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted
unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted
Offside Front day running light not working (2013)
unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted
unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted
engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)
underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)
underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge
front number plate deteriorating
o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside surface
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JMS 13X is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 JMS 13X, 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 JMS 13X registered?
JMS 13X is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.
Is JMS 13X safe to buy?
The MOT history for JMS 13X shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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