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NU12 KBV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,079 mi
Last recorded205,079 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 205,079 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 204,580 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 190,739 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 174,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 151,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,553 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,902 miles

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 KBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KBV, 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

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What year was NU12 KBV registered?

NU12 KBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is NU12 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 KBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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