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NU12 VHL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,014 mi
Last recorded122,014 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 VHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 122,014 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 117,896 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,501 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,004 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 61,004 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,889 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 VHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

NU12 VHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is NU12 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 VHL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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