MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Bulb warning light on dash .
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge .
Nearside rear tyre tread stepping .
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))
Ominous noise from engine when steering is loaded.
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Bulb warning light on dash .
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge .
Nearside rear tyre tread stepping .
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))
Ominous noise from engine when steering is loaded.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
nail in near side rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA12 EVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VA12 EVT, 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 VA12 EVT registered?
VA12 EVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 July 2012.
Is VA12 EVT safe to buy?
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