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RO12 NZJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

372,491 mi
Last recorded372,491 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 NZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 372,491 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed getting difficult to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 372,454 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed getting difficult to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 339,864 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Pass 17 Nov 2023 315,580 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Fail 16 Nov 2023 315,524 miles

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

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 283,189 miles

NO ACCELERATION DETECTED NO EMISSIONS PRINTED

Fail 14 Nov 2022 283,126 miles

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

NO ACCELERATION DETECTED NO EMISSIONS PRINTED

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 257,225 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,044 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

ENGINE COVER AND BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 239,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

ENGINE COVER AND BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 206,852 miles

no acceleration detected on emission test

Pass 22 May 2018 112,337 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 112,337 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 99,347 miles

Front brake pads 2/3 worn and brake discs worn and lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2016 89,764 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 82,058 miles

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

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

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 NZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO12 NZJ, 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 RO12 NZJ registered?

RO12 NZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is RO12 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 NZJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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