MOT Status
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188,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Underbody covers fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S+N/S (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Underbody covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover undertrays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover undertrays fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover & undertray fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front 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 consoles (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover undertrays fitted
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front 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 consoles (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover undertrays fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine cover & undertray fitted
both front lower arms back bushes are cracking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
both front lower arms back bushes are cracking
undertrays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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MT12 XVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 MT12 XVP, 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 MT12 XVP registered?
MT12 XVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.
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