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MF62 NSY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,200 mi
Last recorded161,200 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 NSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 161,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 159,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 159,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 157,924 miles

Nearside Lower damper worn

Pass 28 Feb 2023 148,215 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions to clean to read

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,110 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 142,107 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin and deterioration to inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pipes plastic coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 20 Nov 2020 131,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin and deterioration to inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

brake pipes plastic coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil level low

Fail 22 Nov 2019 125,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,716 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 112,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 100,725 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,551 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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MF62 NSY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF62 NSY, 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 MF62 NSY registered?

MF62 NSY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is MF62 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 NSY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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