MOT Status
ValidMileage
193,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear 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 Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear both coil spring corroded
Rear number plate deteriorated
Front both lower control arm minor space in bushes but no damage
Front under engine center mounting minor crack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wire cable insured
Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall minor crack but not down to cord
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front coil spring from top mounting seat minor alignment out but is safe
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe clamp broken and pipe insured in middle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (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))
Rear Emissions unable to be completed due exhaust broken pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front both lower control arm minor space in bushes but no damage
Front under engine center mounting minor crack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wire cable insured
Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall minor crack but not down to cord
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front coil spring from top mounting seat minor alignment out but is safe
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear both coil spring corroded
Rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)
Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush on both sides bushes cracking/Pershing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/r17/94y (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)
Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush on both sides bushes cracking/Pershing (2.5.A.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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WL12 JYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 JYO, 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 WL12 JYO registered?
WL12 JYO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2012.
Is WL12 JYO safe to buy?
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