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WJ62 NMM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,815 mi
Last recorded148,815 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 NMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 148,815 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 148,812 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 134,803 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 119,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 101,078 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,644 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,709 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rearsfitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,028 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,234 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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WJ62 NMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WJ62 NMM, 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 WJ62 NMM registered?

WJ62 NMM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 NMM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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