MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
No print out was produced due to low emissions.
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
235/45R17
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
No print out was produced due to low emissions.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SM12 TVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SM12 TVV, 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 TVV registered?
SM12 TVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 July 2012.
Is SM12 TVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM12 TVV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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