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NL12 FDN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,655 mi
Last recorded215,655 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 FDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 215,655 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 202,526 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axel and suspension corroded

underbody tray fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2025 202,526 miles

rear axel and suspension corroded

underbody tray fitted

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2024 187,744 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 187,744 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 172,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 157,903 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 157,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connecting sleeve corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 142,583 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 125,486 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 125,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge started to worn

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge started to worn

Offside Front Inner tyre edge started to worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge started to worn

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2016 69,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge started to worn

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge started to worn

Offside Front Inner tyre edge started to worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge started to worn

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,043 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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NL12 FDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL12 FDN, 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 NL12 FDN registered?

NL12 FDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is NL12 FDN safe to buy?

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