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EU12 NPK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Petrol 1381cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,351 mi
Last recorded56,351 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 NPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,381cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,351 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 56,351 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2025 79,693 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 79,693 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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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EU12 NPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,381cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EU12 NPK, 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 EU12 NPK registered?

EU12 NPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is EU12 NPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 NPK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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