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PJ61 NAO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,625 mi
Last recorded198,625 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 NAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 198,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 190,455 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 190,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 175,663 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 161,600 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 161,600 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,418 miles

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2020 131,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,367 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,174 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

front registration plate damaged or deteriorated

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,121 miles

Emissions not tested due to insufficient engine oil showing on dipstick (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

front registration plate damaged or deteriorated

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2016 85,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre stepped wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,481 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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PJ61 NAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ61 NAO, 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 PJ61 NAO registered?

PJ61 NAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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