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AJ12 NYD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 90,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 79,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,220 miles

Rear Brake discs are corroded

Slight coolant leak from engine

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,261 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,260 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 24,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 8,726 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AJ12 NYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ12 NYD, 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 AJ12 NYD registered?

AJ12 NYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AJ12 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 NYD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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