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NL62 UHZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,896 mi
Last recorded162,896 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 UHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 162,896 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 162,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,442 miles

both rear tyres mishaping

front and rear brake pads getting low

kerb damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and starting to split

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2019 144,442 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

both rear tyres mishaping

front and rear brake pads getting low

kerb damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and starting to split

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,962 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 115,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 105,825 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,669 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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NL62 UHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHZ, 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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NL62 UHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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