MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,037 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded through, but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and off side rear ()
Central Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded through, but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and off side rear ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Both front brake discs rusty and lipped
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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VN12 TBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VN12 TBV, 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 VN12 TBV registered?
VN12 TBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 May 2012.
Is VN12 TBV safe to buy?
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