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NU12 XZK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,215 mi
Last recorded183,215 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 XZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 183,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 151,090 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 151,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 102,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,822 miles

All brake discs corroded on inside

All inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 May 2015 28,438 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Unable to rev engine above 2500rpm for smoke test

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 XZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

NU12 XZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is NU12 XZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 XZK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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