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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine cover/ Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover/ Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened nut and bolt on ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened nut and bolt on ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf/ turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve front clamp is cracked system is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened ball joint has different nut bolt fitted instead of stud and nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
oil level above max limit
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf/ turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve front clamp is cracked system is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened ball joint has different nut bolt fitted instead of stud and nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
oil level above max limit
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's
yellow steering light on steering is not effected
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays on
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Engine cover under tray on
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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RE62 FJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RE62 FJU, 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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RE62 FJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 October 2012.
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