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VU62 NMF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,033 mi
Last recorded247,033 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 NMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 247,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 247,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 216,354 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 179,961 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 179,961 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 156,848 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

BELLY PANS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light HIGH VIZ LIGHT SLIGHT SHORT (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 131,988 miles

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED AS NO ACCELERATION DETECTED

Nearside Rear nail or screw in tyre

PLASTIC BELLY PANS FITTED PLASTIC ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 27 Feb 2019 131,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUD MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction PHONE BRACKET (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction MIRRIOR AIR FRESHNERS (3.1 (a) (i))

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED AS NO ACCELERATION DETECTED

Nearside Rear nail or screw in tyre

PLASTIC BELLY PANS FITTED PLASTIC ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,236 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,851 miles

EML light on dash

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 104,851 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML light on dash

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,433 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,747 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 14 Aug 2015 52,485 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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VU62 NMF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU62 NMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU62 NMF registered?

VU62 NMF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is VU62 NMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 NMF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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