MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,180 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
nearside rear tyre inner tread wearing more heavily than the rest of the tyre.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
nearside rear tyre inner tread wearing more heavily than the rest of the tyre.
Nearside Rear Slight castlation
Offside Rear Slight castellation
Nearside Rear Slight castlation
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Slight castellation
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch broken dash indicates a fault (1.1.6 (d))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN12 YSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 YSF, 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 YSF registered?
VN12 YSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.
Is VN12 YSF safe to buy?
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