MOT Status
ValidMileage
183,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front brake binding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Nearside Front brake binding
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn in centre but still just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn in centre but still just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front both front tyres soon require attention
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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PK62 BJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 PK62 BJX, 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 PK62 BJX registered?
PK62 BJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 October 2012.
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