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NA12 RTV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

199,851 mi
Last recorded199,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 199,851 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 186,265 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 173,618 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 152,346 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,651 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,908 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play rough when rotated (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,974 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,279 miles

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders with heel/toe wear,also cracking in tread areas.

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 RTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NA12 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

NA12 RTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is NA12 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 RTV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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