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H18 NCU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,509 mi
Last recorded176,509 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 NCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 176,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2025 176,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 169,613 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 169,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 164,589 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 154,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 143,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,225 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,277 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,072 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 118,030 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,475 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 104,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 85,662 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,533 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 60,499 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H18 NCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H18 NCU, 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

How do I check the history of H18 NCU?

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What year was H18 NCU registered?

H18 NCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is H18 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 NCU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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