MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,836 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corroded underneath
rear suspension rusty
rear subframe rusty
rear suspension arms rusty
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
rear subframe rusty
rear suspension arms rusty
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
rear subframe rusty
rear suspension arms rusty
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 (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))
Rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges.
tyres wearing on edges
front lower arm bushes perishing
Front tyres feathering on inner edges.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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VN12 YFB 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 VN12 YFB, 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 YFB registered?
VN12 YFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 May 2012.
Is VN12 YFB safe to buy?
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