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NU62 FGD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,743 mi
Last recorded106,743 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 FGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,743 miles

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

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

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

undertray slightly loose

Pass 2 Jul 2025 93,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,803 miles

Nearside water ingress into door mirror repeater light

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge/slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,156 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner rear pad clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,367 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,601 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 70,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,662 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 63,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer side wall not showing cords

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,215 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres have curb damage on outer side walls

rear inner tyre treads slightly misshaped

Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both nearside tyres and offside front tyre have curb damage

rear inner tyre treads slightly misshaped

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,913 miles

both rear tyres are slightly misshaped on inner treads

Fail 11 Sep 2015 29,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are slightly misshaped on inner treads

front wipers split

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 FGD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FGD, 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 FGD registered?

NU62 FGD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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