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AV12 NZZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

215,541 mi
Last recorded215,541 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 215,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 204,607 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 195,313 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 183,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 166,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 155,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 131,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 28 Mar 2018 108,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,222 miles

Nearside Front wiper split but still clearing windscreen adequately

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 83,043 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wiper split but still clearing windscreen adequately

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,897 miles

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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AV12 NZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV12 NZZ, 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 AV12 NZZ registered?

AV12 NZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is AV12 NZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 NZZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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