MOT Status
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150,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 n/s & o/s inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s inner bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tpms showing solid amber light
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 n/s & o/s inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s inner bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tpms showing solid amber light
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn completely smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn completely smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted protruding body/wheel arch sharp and corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn completely smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn completely smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Head light loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside headlamp loose
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside headlamp loose
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlamp loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 x 17 94 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
unable to shut tail gate
front and rear brake pads low
front brake discs corroded and worn
nearside mirror damaged
offside rear tyre very badly worn inner edge
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front and rear brake pads low
front brake discs corroded and worn
nearside mirror damaged
offside rear tyre very badly worn inner edge
rear number plate damaged
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WL12 FMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 WL12 FMK, 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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WL12 FMK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.
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