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RO12 NWE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,352 mi
Last recorded108,352 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 NWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 108,352 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2026 108,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2025 104,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,411 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 80,451 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside+offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,342 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,247 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,323 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,311 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,892 miles

front tyres low on tread

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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RO12 NWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RO12 NWE, 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 RO12 NWE registered?

RO12 NWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is RO12 NWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 NWE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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