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SB12 NMO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,713 mi
Last recorded170,713 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 NMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 170,713 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 156,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 155,684 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 147,705 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 147,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 118,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 95,985 miles

small stone chips front screen

Fail 10 May 2018 95,985 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav device (8.3.1b)

small stone chips front screen

Pass 11 May 2017 65,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chipped (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 65,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 55,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 43,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SB12 NMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB12 NMO, 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 SB12 NMO registered?

SB12 NMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is SB12 NMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 NMO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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