MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn as marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources covered (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner as marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front shock absorber noisy
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
reduced damping in nearside front shock absorber
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RJ12 SDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 RJ12 SDV, 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 RJ12 SDV registered?
RJ12 SDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 July 2012.
Is RJ12 SDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ12 SDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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