MOT Status
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161,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded, failed and loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front DRL inoperative
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
TPMS light indicating low pressure
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under tray damaged
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
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VK62 KAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VK62 KAO, 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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VK62 KAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 November 2012.
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