MOT Status
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142,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Engine management light on intermittently
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear seatbelt twisted
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring testable components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays/covers obscuring testable components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays and floor covers fitted
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge - 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
N/s/r light lens cracked
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF12 NAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RF12 NAE, 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 RF12 NAE registered?
RF12 NAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 August 2012.
Is RF12 NAE safe to buy?
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