MOT Status
ValidMileage
248,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advice on on further look at front lower suspension arm rear bushes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
advice on on further look at front lower suspension arm rear bushes
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly perished
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly perished
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
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SA12 EFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 SA12 EFX, 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 EFX registered?
SA12 EFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.
Is SA12 EFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA12 EFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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