MOT Status
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349,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central join corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
centre exhaust sleeve bad corosion
n/s/f door hinges - very stiff
Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch seized (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper skirt (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement r o w b (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
centre exhaust sleeve bad corosion
n/s undertray damaged and hangs low
n/s/f door hinges - very stiff
advise(front discsc & pads 70% worn)
advise(front wishbone rear bushes splitting & deteriorating)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise(front discsc & pads 70% worn)
advise(front wishbone rear bushes splitting & deteriorating)
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SK12 YZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SK12 YZA, 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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SK12 YZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.
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