MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust sleeve corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1n)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front starting to split (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner faces (3.5.1i)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1n)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front starting to split (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner faces (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
small chips in windscreen
both front tyres wearing inner shoulders
o/s front wheel trim missing
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VU12 ZHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ZHA, 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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VU12 ZHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 2012.
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