MOT Status
ValidMileage
186,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear tyre stepping inner edge
Rear both trailing arm bushes worn
headlamps deteriorated
HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED
NSF TYRE TREAD LOW (3MM)
OSF TYRE WORN/BALD ON EDGES AND TREAD LOW (3MM)
REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
headlamp lenses deteriorated
rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED
NSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
NSR TYRE STEPPED AND WORN ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD,AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD
OSF TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE
OSR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Insides And Small Cuts In Tread
OSF And NSF Consol Bushes Cracked
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm+ starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm+ starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine cover fitted
undertrays fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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WM12 VEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WM12 VEW, 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 WM12 VEW registered?
WM12 VEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 August 2012.
Is WM12 VEW safe to buy?
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