MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,834 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated EPB control switch broken/damaged (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres on limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot slightly damaged/deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit in centre section of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and lumpy (cupping) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge with risk of reduced road adhesion, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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KN12 GZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 KN12 GZD, 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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KN12 GZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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