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NU62 OUA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,576 mi
Last recorded136,576 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 136,576 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2025 122,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 110,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,656 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 73,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,337 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,562 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 57,391 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,570 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 33,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,289 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 OUA 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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

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

Is NU62 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU62 OUA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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