MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Both Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre Getting Worn Out From Inner Edge
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust System Slightly Corroded
Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Exhaust System Slightly Corroded
Front Both Side Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)
under tray fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SA12 AKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SA12 AKZ, 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 SA12 AKZ registered?
SA12 AKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.
Is SA12 AKZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA12 AKZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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