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NL12 JXE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,705 mi
Last recorded126,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 JXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 126,705 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 126,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb in position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,247 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 120,247 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 115,799 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,566 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,187 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,953 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Apr 2018 56,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consul bush is partly split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm [REPLACE ASAP] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consul bush partly split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1,6 mm [REPLACE ASAP] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,455 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 34,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,942 miles

Both rear tyres are saw toothed

Chunk missing from o/s/f tyre side wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JXE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL12 JXE registered?

NL12 JXE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is NL12 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 JXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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