MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
286,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Passenger right rear (7.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, 205/55R16.91H (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, 205/55R16.91H (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover and undercovers fitted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear) (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
offside rear tyre worn inner edge and perishing
unable to test emissions due to rescrictions
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VO62 UAK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VO62 UAK, 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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VO62 UAK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.
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