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N6 MOT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (29 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 MOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

29 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 108,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,651 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,242 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,593 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 85,326 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,861 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,908 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,255 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,484 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,833 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,123 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,842 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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N6 MOT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N6 MOT, 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 N6 MOT registered?

N6 MOT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is N6 MOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 MOT shows 29 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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