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A12 HRU

2009 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,393 mi
Last recorded145,393 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Passat99,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 145,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 136,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 129,577 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 120,297 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 113,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,448 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyre tread slightly stepped

Pass 20 Aug 2016 80,619 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,103 miles

Both rear tyres have saw tooth like wear on inside edges

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers juddering slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,886 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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A12 HRU is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 99,117 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 A12 HRU, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 HRU registered?

A12 HRU is a 2009 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is A12 HRU safe to buy?

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