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VA12 NLT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,078 mi
Last recorded59,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 NLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 59,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, slight uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 53,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 48,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,065 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 16,606 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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VA12 NLT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA12 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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What year was VA12 NLT registered?

VA12 NLT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is VA12 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 NLT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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