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SF12 NGE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,391 mi
Last recorded179,391 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 NGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 179,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 166,765 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 153,097 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 138,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,001 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 125,000 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 117,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,886 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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SF12 NGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SF12 NGE, 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 SF12 NGE registered?

SF12 NGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is SF12 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 NGE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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