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NV12 WNF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,366 mi
Last recorded186,366 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 WNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 186,366 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 186,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 164,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 164,626 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 152,934 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2021 141,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,598 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 129,598 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,006 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,397 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,519 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,519 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush console bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,242 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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NV12 WNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV12 WNF, 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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NV12 WNF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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