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VO62 NXH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,168 mi
Last recorded182,168 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 182,168 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 182,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 172,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre band

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 164,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicator 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 157,115 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 147,601 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 122,418 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 122,418 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,397 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 107,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,097 miles

Nearside Front brake pads signs of wear

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

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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VO62 NXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VO62 NXH, 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 VO62 NXH registered?

VO62 NXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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