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163,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion Building Up Along Rear Subframe & Suspension Components
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces, Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses Glazed/ Slightly Cloudy, Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Worn, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Corrosion Building Up Along Rear Subframe & Suspension Components
Exhaust system insecure Centre Sleeve Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces, Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses Glazed/ Slightly Cloudy, Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Worn, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working In Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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VN12 VMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 VN12 VMG, 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 VMG registered?
VN12 VMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 June 2012.
Is VN12 VMG safe to buy?
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