MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self-Levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears approx 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears approx 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
small chip in windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates spaced incorrectly ( show plates fitted ) (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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L4 DXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 L4 DXH, 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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L4 DXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.
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