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SB12 NVT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,255 mi
Last recorded109,255 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 NVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,254 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes very deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 102,254 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush very deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes very deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,679 miles

fuel filter damp

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,056 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,963 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,747 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 46,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,770 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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SB12 NVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SB12 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

SB12 NVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SB12 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 NVT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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