MOT Status
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209,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Boot doesn't open from outside, access gained through rear seats
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Boot doesn't open from outside, access gained through rear seats
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Centre exhaust sleeve broken
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Secondary bonnet catch seized
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Centre exhaust sleeve broken
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Secondary bonnet catch seized
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front centre wheel cap missing
Offside Front mirror surround damaged
rear tyres split and perished
Offside Front Side repeater not working and damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front centre wheel cap missing
Offside Front mirror surround damaged
rear tyres split and perished
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
235/45 R17 97V Goodyear Ultra
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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RF12 LWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RF12 LWO, 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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RF12 LWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 July 2012.
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