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ND12 HTP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,262 mi
Last recorded163,262 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 HTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 163,262 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 152,690 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 141,716 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 129,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,255 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,999 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2020 114,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,101 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,166 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 90,164 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,379 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,013 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre is in poor condition

dual mass noisy

Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre is in poor condition

dual mass noisy

Pass 29 Dec 2014 61,731 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 61,731 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,730 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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ND12 HTP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ND12 HTP, 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 ND12 HTP registered?

ND12 HTP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is ND12 HTP safe to buy?

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