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NL12 TZE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,269 mi
Last recorded252,269 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 252,269 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 247,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 234,059 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 218,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 210,619 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 210,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 210,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 194,127 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 9 Jun 2019 172,553 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR READ OUT

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 9 Jun 2019 172,553 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 153,179 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 153,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 132,060 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 131,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,926 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,949 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,949 miles

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.

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 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.

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NL12 TZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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