MOT Status
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239,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres worn to limit and perishing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres wearing thin on edges and perishing
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres wearing thin on edges and perishing
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre warning light on (5.2.3 (h))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad wear indicator showing a warning light (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear brake pads near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm back bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cut to cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyre monitor light on (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre wearing thin in centre
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre wearing thin in centre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)
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MK12 BHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 MK12 BHE, 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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What year was MK12 BHE registered?
MK12 BHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.
Is MK12 BHE safe to buy?
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