VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VN12NBM has 14 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 181,602 miles 3 months ago on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 11:49.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 17th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

VN12NBM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH MAY 2027181,602 MI
FAILED25TH APRIL 2026181,602 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH MAY 202517TH MAY 2026177,963 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED18TH MAY 202417TH MAY 2025171,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Covers + Shields Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED11TH MAY 2024171,267 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Covers + Shields Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Coolant Low
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Dust Cover Split + Excessive Movement (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides Worn On Inner Edge, Advise To Change Soon - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Has Play
PASSED13TH MAY 202317TH MAY 2024168,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Covers + Shields Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Wipers Smeary
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Marked With Yellow Chalk - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Both Sides Marked With Yellow Chalk - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Coolant Low
  7. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED14TH MAY 202217TH MAY 2023165,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Covers + Shields Fitted
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH APRIL 202117TH MAY 2022158,014 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective Smearing Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED18TH MAY 202017TH MAY 2021150,536 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 201930TH JUNE 2020143,756 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 201830TH JUNE 2019135,011 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 201730TH JUNE 2018114,732 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 201630TH JUNE 201797,635 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 20151ST JUNE 201669,048 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VN12NBM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 86% | MOT Failure Rate: 14%

VN12NBM MOT Comments

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VN12NBM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 181,602 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,972 miles

VN12NBM FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration VN12NBM was manufactured on Friday 1st June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 181,602 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 12,972 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VN12NBM has a 86% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 19 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Passat is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does VN12NBM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 3rd August 2026 VN12NBM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VN12NBM Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 3rd August 2026 VN12NBM does have Tax. Read more

When does VN12NBM Tax expire?

The current Tax for VN12NBM will expire in 9 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VN12NBM MOT expire?

The current MOT for VN12NBM will expire in 10 months on Monday 17th May 2027. Read more

When did VN12NBM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VN12NBM was on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 11:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VN12NBM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for VN12NBM we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VN12NBM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for VN12NBM we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 86% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VN12NBM?

VN12NBM is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has VN12NBM done?

The odometer reading for VN12NBM at the last MOT in April 2026 was 181,602 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 12,972 miles per year. Read more

How old is VN12NBM?

The vehicle VN12NBM was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st June 2012. Read more

What colour is VN12NBM?

The official colour of VN12NBM is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VN12NBM have?

VN12NBM has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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