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NA12 UZT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

242,873 mi
Last recorded242,873 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 UZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 242,873 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger temp repaired.

Fail 12 Jan 2026 242,868 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger temp repaired.

Pass 20 Jan 2025 237,037 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear subframe and lower suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 224,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 202,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 175,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 175,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 159,052 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 159,052 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,113 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 87,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

Pass 19 May 2017 79,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front discs slightly worn and pitted on inside face

Pass 17 May 2016 64,200 miles

Offside Rear light cracked

Fail 16 May 2016 64,200 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

235/45/17y

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Pass 7 May 2015 42,286 miles

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

Offside rear light unit slightly damaged

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 UZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZT, 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 UZT registered?

NA12 UZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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