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Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Undertray not fully secure under floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Undertray not fully secure under floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached outer bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
Front brake discs have a 10-15mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads ok, 4mm approx.
both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated - no movement
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall - also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall - also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs have a 10-15mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads ok, 4mm approx.
both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated - no movement
Front brake discs have 10mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads ok, 4mm approx.
both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges - rest of tread 6mm
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
both front tyres 3-4mm in tread and wearing on inner edge
Front brake discs have 10-15mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads 6mm approx.
both front lower arm rear bushes starting to stress crack
too clean for emissions test
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MJ62 MWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MJ62 MWY, 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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MJ62 MWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 November 2012.
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