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171,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 zr17 rating w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working Intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are slightly perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are slightly perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WF12 XPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 WF12 XPE, 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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WF12 XPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 May 2012.
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