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NU62 CXG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

259,790 mi
Last recorded259,790 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 CXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 259,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 242,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 229,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 213,262 miles

Exhaust flexy slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 190,044 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 189,702 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kickoff on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres wearing on inner

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working

Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure/loose

Pass 15 Sep 2020 179,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 167,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 156,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,197 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 126,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,354 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush console (2.4.G.2)

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 CXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 CXG, 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 NU62 CXG registered?

NU62 CXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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