MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Fuel tank insecure Securing strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Subframes and suspension components rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Subframes and suspension components rusty
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components rusty
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components rusty
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both on 1mm on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (3.5.1i)
engine covers fitted
undertrays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays Fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP62 VTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SP62 VTV, 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 SP62 VTV registered?
SP62 VTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is SP62 VTV safe to buy?
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