MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front And O/S/R tyres getting low, on tread, in centre.
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Offside Front And O/S/R tyres getting low, on tread, in centre.
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L40 WST 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 L40 WST, 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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How do I check the history of L40 WST?
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What year was L40 WST registered?
L40 WST is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 November 2012.
Is L40 WST safe to buy?
The MOT history for L40 WST shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L40 WST have outstanding finance?
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