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NU62 CNF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,099 mi
Last recorded137,099 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 CNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 137,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 137,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 131,539 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 125,231 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,781 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,066 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 102,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,264 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,361 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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NU62 CNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NU62 CNF, 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 NU62 CNF registered?

NU62 CNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is NU62 CNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU62 CNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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