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NG12 WVK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,450 mi
Last recorded193,450 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 WVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 193,450 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 173,367 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 173,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 157,008 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 157,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 154,898 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 154,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 152,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 150,556 miles

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

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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NG12 WVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NG12 WVK, 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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NG12 WVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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