MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine cover fitted
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Undershield & sill covers fitted
Engine cover fitted
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Undershield & sill covers fitted
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Over sills fitted
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH damp (5.3.2 (b))
Engine over & under trays fitted
Over sills fitted
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine over & under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Over sills fitted
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Over sills fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Over sills fitted
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Over sills fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Over sills fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
oversills fitted
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VK12 DTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VK12 DTZ, 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 VK12 DTZ registered?
VK12 DTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is VK12 DTZ safe to buy?
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