MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing close to legal wear limit
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing close to legal wear limit
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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VU62 NZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VU62 NZZ, 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 VU62 NZZ registered?
VU62 NZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 September 2012.
Is VU62 NZZ safe to buy?
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