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EX12 NMO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,031 mi
Last recorded130,031 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 NMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 130,031 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 126,843 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 126,843 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 120,652 miles

Offside Front Daytime Running Light Inoperative

Fail 31 Oct 2024 120,652 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured At 3mm Edge Worn Significantly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime Running Light Inoperative

Pass 22 Nov 2023 115,923 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 104,364 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 91,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,948 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt SEATS

UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSCURING VISION TO COMPONENTS

Fail 23 May 2018 82,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt SEATS

UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSCURING VISION TO COMPONENTS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,432 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

both sides front brake discs corroded

exhaust emissions very low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,476 miles

Low emissions, no print out available

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,087 miles

emisions very low

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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EX12 NMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX12 NMO, 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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EX12 NMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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