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NA12 ONH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,619 mi
Last recorded180,619 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 ONH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 180,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damage

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 172,224 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 162,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 162,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 147,261 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 147,233 miles

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

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured both sides electronic level devices (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,381 miles

Nearside Front headlight level sensor damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,172 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 112,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 101,036 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed

offside rear tyre stepped inner

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2019 101,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre nailed

offside rear tyre stepped inner

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,039 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,887 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,670 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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NA12 ONH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NA12 ONH, 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 NA12 ONH registered?

NA12 ONH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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