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FV12 NBL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,600 mi
Last recorded208,600 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 NBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 208,600 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 208,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 197,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 182,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 182,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 154,316 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 142,275 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,250 miles

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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FV12 NBL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV12 NBL, 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 FV12 NBL registered?

FV12 NBL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is FV12 NBL safe to buy?

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