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AK12 NGY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,529 mi
Last recorded146,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 146,529 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 146,526 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,631 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 132,704 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 132,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 114,652 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 102,608 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed from swept area of windscreen ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,764 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f - o/s/f - Brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,995 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK12 NGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AK12 NGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 NGY registered?

AK12 NGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is AK12 NGY safe to buy?

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