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NL12 JVD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,943 mi
Last recorded214,943 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 JVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 214,943 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 214,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 205,787 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 205,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 189,393 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 189,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 169,565 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 169,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,052 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,190 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,411 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer tread and nail in tread

offside front brake pad appears low

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 JVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JVD, 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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NL12 JVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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