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EO12 NKW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

264,008 mi
Last recorded264,008 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 NKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 264,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 241,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 233,629 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 233,618 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine under engine tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 220,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 210,994 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 210,985 miles

Emissions not tested damaged turbo intercooler leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached accident damaged (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 191,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 184,960 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 171,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 134,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,874 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside 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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EO12 NKW 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 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO12 NKW, 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 EO12 NKW registered?

EO12 NKW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is EO12 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 NKW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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