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VE62 LWD

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,101 mi
Last recorded82,101 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 LWD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 82,101 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,467 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 81,467 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,075 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 78,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,136 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 72,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,475 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,313 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,679 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,755 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre. Unrepairable

Fail 2 Dec 2015 30,367 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre. Unrepairable

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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VE62 LWD is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE62 LWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE62 LWD registered?

VE62 LWD is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is VE62 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 LWD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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