MOT Status
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167,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated/perished.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated/perished.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear seats folded unable to check rear seat belts
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bushes on both sides split (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick caliper sticking (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear seats folded unable to check rear seat belts
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED ON INNER FACE
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (3.5.1g)
REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED ON INNER FACE
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SM12 EXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 SM12 EXJ, 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 SM12 EXJ registered?
SM12 EXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 May 2012.
Is SM12 EXJ safe to buy?
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