MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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(under tray covers fitted)
Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central exhaust clamp corroded...
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust clamp corroded...
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
n/s/f wishbone lower rear bush slightly paly
o/s/f wishbone lower rear bush slightly play
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
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MF12 YYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 MF12 YYX, 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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MF12 YYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 April 2012.
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