MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN FROM UPPER SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO CUT TO TYRE OUTSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox / engine mount splitting out (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear spring appears cracked at bottom
all engine mounts soft
both headlight lenses deteriorating
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Exhaust system insecure mid pipe sleave clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s bad (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox / engine mount splitting out (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear spring appears cracked at bottom
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
all engine mounts soft
both headlight lenses deteriorating
under trays fitted unable to check some components
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))
EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR READ OUT
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR READ OUT
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn out on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has multiple splits in inner sidewall marked NO cords exposed Recommend tyre change
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn out on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has multiple splits in inner sidewall marked NO cords exposed Recommend tyre change
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front bald inner (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam from drivers view
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
suggest tracking both front bald inner edge
under trays fitted
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
NL12 TZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NL12 TZE, 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
How do I check the history of NL12 TZE?
You can check the full history of NL12 TZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NL12 TZE registered?
NL12 TZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2012.
Is NL12 TZE safe to buy?
The MOT history for NL12 TZE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NL12 TZE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL12 TZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.