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ND12 PNJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,259 mi
Last recorded121,259 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 PNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 121,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 110,594 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 110,593 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (CONSOLE BUSH'S DAMAGED/EXCESS PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,662 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 101,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,690 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 96,690 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,859 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,598 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 84,598 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,479 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,804 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 65,804 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,278 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 56,278 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,155 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,970 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

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 PNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

ND12 PNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is ND12 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND12 PNJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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