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VN62 NKA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,347 mi
Last recorded143,347 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 NKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 143,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 138,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 133,856 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 127,627 miles

engine x under covers fitted / front wishbone bushes splitting / down pipe clamps snapped / slight weap n/s/r shock / corrosion on n/s/f x both rear shocks

slight weap on n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 21 Sep 2021 116,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions too low to get reading /

engine x under covers fitted / n/s/f tyre 3mm / slight corrosion on n/s/f x both rear springs / slight weep on n/s/r shock / slight splitting on wishbone bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,680 miles

emissions not detected

under covers fitted and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,836 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,635 miles

Both rear tyres cassilated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,300 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,360 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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VN62 NKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VN62 NKA, 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 VN62 NKA registered?

VN62 NKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is VN62 NKA safe to buy?

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