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N2 WNR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,554 mi
Last recorded183,554 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 WNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 183,554 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 177,035 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 168,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 168,942 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 160,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 160,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 149,052 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 149,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and worn high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 136,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 127,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2019 119,367 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,672 miles

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

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,989 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 89,989 miles

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

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,692 miles

DPF FITTED TO CLEAN TO SMOKE TEST

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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N2 WNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N2 WNR, 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 N2 WNR registered?

N2 WNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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