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VO62 WXX

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,457 mi
Last recorded128,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 WXX
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,457 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 128,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 121,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge slightly

underbody general corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2024 120,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases - Flexi pipe, req's mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front - H/ lamp condensation

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 104,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 104,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,509 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,509 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 20 Jul 2020 86,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,472 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint to transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 17 Jul 2019 79,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint to transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 70,861 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,295 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 41,304 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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VO62 WXX is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,007 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 Nissan Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO62 WXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO62 WXX registered?

VO62 WXX is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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