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DV62 NAO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,971 mi
Last recorded122,971 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 NAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 122,971 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 122,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 89,020 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 67,214 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 28,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 23,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 20,269 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,858 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DV62 NAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DV62 NAO, 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 DV62 NAO registered?

DV62 NAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DV62 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 NAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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