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DE62 NWA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,787 mi
Last recorded149,787 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 NWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 149,787 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,641 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose central exhaust clamp has a broken strap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 129,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2022 129,481 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 124,382 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,294 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,301 miles

near side under tray damaged in wheel arch area

Fail 26 Nov 2019 111,294 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm bushes but rear facing all split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side under tray damaged in wheel arch area

Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,808 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 95,326 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 92,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 91,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,765 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perrished

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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DE62 NWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,598cc 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 DE62 NWA, 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 DE62 NWA registered?

DE62 NWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DE62 NWA safe to buy?

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