MOT Status
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132,299 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Exhaust clamp corroded/broken at centre sleeve
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower - rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.2.2 (g))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Exhaust clamp corroded/broken at centre sleeve
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRS (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower - rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorated, split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower - rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper - outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower - rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper - outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Slight Oil dampness at engine
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 235/45 zr17 97W (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 235/45 zr17 97W (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic parking brake switch button deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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NA12 XZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 NA12 XZZ, 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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NA12 XZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.
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