MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,555 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box holder bracket slightly damage (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Under tray fitted
Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN12 HLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VN12 HLF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VN12 HLF?
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What year was VN12 HLF registered?
VN12 HLF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 2012.
Is VN12 HLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN12 HLF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VN12 HLF have outstanding finance?
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