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NX12 WNH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,940 mi
Last recorded113,940 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 WNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 113,940 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 111,510 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 111,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 106,088 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 99,066 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2022 99,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper edge sticking out

TPM on

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,059 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2020 85,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

TPM on

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2019 72,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,278 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,278 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 235/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,831 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 235/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,119 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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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NX12 WNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NX12 WNH, 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 NX12 WNH registered?

NX12 WNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is NX12 WNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX12 WNH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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