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Both front and rear registration plates deteriorated.
Both rear shock absorbers corroded/misted.
Both rear trailing arm bushes perished.
Dual mass flywheel noisy.
Front brake discs corroded.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very smooth on inner edge, advise replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle corroded.
Rear brake discs corroded.
Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated.
o/s/f coil spring corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front and rear registration plates deteriorated.
Both rear shock absorbers corroded/misted.
Both rear trailing arm bushes perished.
Dual mass flywheel noisy.
Front brake discs corroded.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very smooth on inner edge, advise replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle corroded.
Rear brake discs corroded.
Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated.
o/s/f coil spring corroded.
both number plates becoming faded
both rear tyres wearing slightly smooth on inner edges
centre exhaust clamp on sleeve broken
n.s track rod end boot becoming perrished
Both rear trailing arm bushes perished.
Centre exhaust sleeve in poor condition.
Exhaust flexi perished.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Lower gearbox mount perished.
Rear brake pads (n/s/r) 3000 miles remaining approximately (o/s/r has slight bind)
n/s/r coil spring corroded.
o/s/f coil spring corroded.
o/s/f lower radiator support deteriorated.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Both rear trailing arm bushes perished.
Centre exhaust sleeve in poor condition.
Exhaust flexi perished.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Lower gearbox mount perished.
Rear brake pads (n/s/r) 3000 miles remaining approximately (o/s/r has slight bind)
n/s/r coil spring corroded.
o/s/f coil spring corroded.
o/s/f lower radiator support deteriorated.
Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.
Centre exhaust sleeve corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front bumper damaged.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
o/s/f lower radiator mount damaged.
o/s/r tyre beginning to wear slightly on inner edge.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.
Centre exhaust sleeve corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front bumper damaged.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
o/s/f lower radiator mount damaged.
o/s/r tyre beginning to wear slightly on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber turret corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber turret corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play
n.s front tyre 3mm and wearing slightly smooth on inner edge
o.s front tyre 3mm and wearing smooth on inner edge
Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded.
Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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KIG 9178 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KIG 9178, 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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KIG 9178 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 September 2012.
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