MOT Status
ValidMileage
214,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system insecure center exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.
Front discs and pads slightly corroded.
Nearside Front tyre starting to get low. 3mm.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front discs and pads slightly corroded.
Nearside Front tyre starting to get low. 3mm.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/f tyre on wear markers
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VU12 LUF 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 VU12 LUF, 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 VU12 LUF registered?
VU12 LUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.
Is VU12 LUF safe to buy?
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