MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,647 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s glass tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s glass tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
NL62 DPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 NL62 DPE, 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 NL62 DPE?
You can check the full history of NL62 DPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NL62 DPE registered?
NL62 DPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.
Is NL62 DPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for NL62 DPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NL62 DPE 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 NL62 DPE. 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.