MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm and inside edge worn 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and spring hangers are just starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Under trays fitted
Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front cut in tyre sidewall
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MK12 VZN 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 MK12 VZN, 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 VZN registered?
MK12 VZN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2012.
Is MK12 VZN safe to buy?
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