MOT Status
ValidMileage
171,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wish bone bushes badly cracked
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL12 VEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VEV, 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 VEV?
You can check the full history of NL12 VEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NL12 VEV registered?
NL12 VEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.
Is NL12 VEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for NL12 VEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NL12 VEV have outstanding finance?
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