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WU62 NZJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 NZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 76,626 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Too clean for emissions.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears smooth on inner edge 235-40-18. (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise alignment.

Pass 9 Dec 2024 73,919 miles

Headlamps starting to glaze.

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 9 Dec 2023 70,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm with slight damaged side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 68,775 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output beam pattern slightly affected (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front slight inner wear on both front tyres

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 64,984 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

service light on

Pass 13 Dec 2020 61,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2019 57,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 52,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 47,004 miles

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

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

No emission report, system too clean to test

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,534 miles

no diesel smoke emission report as vehicle does not emit enough smoke to give a reading.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

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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WU62 NZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 WU62 NZJ, 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 WU62 NZJ registered?

WU62 NZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is WU62 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU62 NZJ 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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