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VE62 NUV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,187 mi
Last recorded138,187 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 NUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 138,187 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak engine bay

Fail 9 May 2018 136,628 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear ! of 2 side lights out.

Oil leak engine bay

Pass 23 Nov 2017 134,143 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 133,809 miles

Offside Rear outer wall slight damaged t

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2017 133,777 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear outer wall slight damaged t

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 128,990 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer wall

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 2 May 2017 128,990 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer wall

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,939 miles

cut osr tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,132 miles

under tray fited

Pass 12 May 2016 106,320 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,392 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,080 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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VE62 NUV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE62 NUV, 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 VE62 NUV registered?

VE62 NUV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is VE62 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 NUV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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