MOT Status
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211,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily cracked/deteriorated advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily cracked/deteriorated advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
complete under tray fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
complete under tray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PX12 XWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PX12 XWP, 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 PX12 XWP registered?
PX12 XWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 April 2012.
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