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LP12 NNM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,477 mi
Last recorded128,477 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 NNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 128,477 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 119,169 miles

Nearside Drl not working.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 119,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window in an unacceptable condition Stone chip in windscreen over 10mm. (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre badly deformed 235/45ZR17 97W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre badly deformed 235/45ZR17 97W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drl not working.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tpms light on, tyres require inflating.

Pass 12 Aug 2024 109,499 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 109,499 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre gone in sideways....may not be punctured

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,347 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side walls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side walls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,261 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,398 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,539 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,186 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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LP12 NNM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 LP12 NNM, 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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LP12 NNM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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