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WK12 VLW

2012 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,498 mi
Last recorded42,498 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VLW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 42,498 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 42,218 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,291 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 40,176 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 36,137 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,841 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 32,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 29,153 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 21 Apr 2016 26,088 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 26,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 21,111 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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WK12 VLW is a 2012 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 49,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK12 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK12 VLW registered?

WK12 VLW is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is WK12 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 VLW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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