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VU62 NTC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,199 mi
Last recorded194,199 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 NTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 194,199 miles

crack on n/s of screen at edge

Fail 19 Feb 2026 194,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight drag on brake

crack on n/s of screen at edge

Pass 10 Jan 2025 187,939 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 183,835 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2023 178,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 172,448 miles

chip windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2020 139,694 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,905 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,720 miles

engine cover and floor trays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,339 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,264 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,547 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 NTC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VU62 NTC, 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 VU62 NTC registered?

VU62 NTC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is VU62 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 NTC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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