MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bothe sid (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)
Spare wheel defective
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE12 TLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 VE12 TLV, 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 VE12 TLV registered?
VE12 TLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 July 2012.
Is VE12 TLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE12 TLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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