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RJ62 NTK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,477 mi
Last recorded52,477 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 NTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,477 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2022 52,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,279 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2019 43,279 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,052 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various items

Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,753 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,401 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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RJ62 NTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ62 NTK, 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 RJ62 NTK registered?

RJ62 NTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is RJ62 NTK safe to buy?

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