MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower clutch pedal anti slip missing
Front bumper wing damaged
Front lower radiator support bracket missing
Offside Front fog lamp inop
Offside Front head lamp unit slight loose
Front Body insecure front bumper fog lamp insert covers (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower clutch pedal anti slip missing
Front bumper wing damaged
Front lower radiator support bracket missing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front fog lamp inop
Offside Front head lamp unit slight loose
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Front panel has large section missing from lower half.. Cooling radiator + or other radiators are insecure, Possibility of breaking free
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both o/s + n/s front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high Both o/s + n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure Carrier + fixings broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer cv (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Front panel has large section missing from lower half.. Cooling radiator + or other radiators are insecure, Possibility of breaking free
damage to front of vehicle underneath
Front Lower radiator support mounting broken off and missing
Front bumper slightly loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front drl not working
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split down to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower radiator support mounting broken off and missing
Front bumper slightly loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front drl not working
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
clutch pedal rubber missing
damage to front of vehicle underneath
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below limit in the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn in centre of tread 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner tyre worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner tyre worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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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SD12 TGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SD12 TGJ, 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 SD12 TGJ registered?
SD12 TGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 May 2012.
Is SD12 TGJ safe to buy?
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