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NA12 SYH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,522 mi
Last recorded155,522 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 SYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 155,522 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 147,011 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 147,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 140,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges. tyre size:205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 129,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 115,702 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cut on sidewall (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

undertrays fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,668 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,792 miles

engine emissions clean no recorded data available due to engine not revving at idle

Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,567 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door sticks from inside. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean for a reading.

oil level low.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door sticks from inside. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean for a reading.

oil level low.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

NA12 SYH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is NA12 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 SYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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