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WN61 NNR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,697 mi
Last recorded100,697 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 NNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 100,697 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,352 miles

Nearside Front wishbone arm heavily corroded

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

Offside Front wishbone arm heavily corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 95,352 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush heavily worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone arm heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush heavily worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wishbone arm heavily corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn bald on inner edge. worn almost through to cords. *NEEDS ATTENTION* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,407 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 89,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,906 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,289 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components surface rust

Pass 30 Jul 2021 66,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,202 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 53,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,510 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,340 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,527 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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WN61 NNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WN61 NNR, 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 WN61 NNR registered?

WN61 NNR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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