MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower wishbones rear bushes deteriorated
Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nail in nearside rear tyre
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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RO12 ETZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 RO12 ETZ, 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 RO12 ETZ registered?
RO12 ETZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2012.
Is RO12 ETZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RO12 ETZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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