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NU12 FGC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,605 mi
Last recorded167,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 167,605 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 327,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 316,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 286,633 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 286,632 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 250,603 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 230,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 224,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 188,521 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 145,106 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,206 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,206 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NU12 FGC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU12 FGC, 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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What year was NU12 FGC registered?

NU12 FGC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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