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NA12 XZZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,299 mi
Last recorded132,299 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 XZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 132,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2025 122,551 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust clamp corroded/broken at centre sleeve

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower - rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 122,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.2.2 (g))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust clamp corroded/broken at centre sleeve

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower - rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 109,951 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 109,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorated, split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,858 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower - rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper - outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 97,858 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower - rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper - outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,390 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Slight Oil dampness at engine

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,811 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 74,554 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 235/45 zr17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 235/45 zr17 97W (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,399 miles

Electronic parking brake switch button deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,688 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 XZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XZZ, 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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NA12 XZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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