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VO12 NZZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,662 mi
Last recorded201,662 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 NZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 201,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 201,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 185,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only just meets requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only just meets requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 185,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only just meets requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge absolutely on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only just meets requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 171,850 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 158,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 143,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 120,247 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 120,247 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm (rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear +offside rear coil spring carrier ( inner face) bushes deteriorated (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 108,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall has a deep cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower arm (rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear +offside rear coil spring carrier ( inner face) bushes deteriorated (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,238 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

offside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,493 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,541 miles

both rear brake discs slightly scored/pitted

child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not fully tested

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,692 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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VO12 NZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VO12 NZZ, 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 VO12 NZZ registered?

VO12 NZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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