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NJ12 UNX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,896 mi
Last recorded68,896 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 UNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2025 68,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front day time lamp not working

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 63,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 57,640 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 52,543 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 43,802 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,413 miles

Advise inner surface area of front brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,659 miles

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

Offside Front tyre punctured

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

item removed from drivers view prior to testing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,656 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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NJ12 UNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ12 UNX, 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 NJ12 UNX registered?

NJ12 UNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is NJ12 UNX safe to buy?

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