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V6 NLT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,765 mi
Last recorded118,765 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 NLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 118,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 118,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Scrubbing on edges low tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Low tread nail in tread scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 110,260 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise ALL tyres have multi cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 98,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 98,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 89,511 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 89,506 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall tyre has tear to cords 225 / 45 x18 Goodyear Eagle F1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has bulge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2022 84,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 84,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Wheel TPMS sensor not reading (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 82,287 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage tyre size 225 / 45 x18 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise both rear tyres have multi cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 82,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front inner face brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage tyre size 225 / 45 x18 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise both rear tyres have multi cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 80,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 76,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 68,031 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Zero Emissions

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,045 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,151 miles

front both outer/inner tyres slight signs of wearing

rear both sides discs poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,271 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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V6 NLT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V6 NLT, 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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V6 NLT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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