CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF12 XHH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,948 mi
Last recorded204,948 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 204,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 197,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 186,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 175,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 165,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 153,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 146,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on the minimum legal limit 1.6 mm also worn on edge and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 146,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on the minimum legal limit 1.6 mm also worn on edge and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 134,799 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also running low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 124,061 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 124,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,323 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,771 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF12 XHH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF12 XHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF12 XHH?

You can check the full history of AF12 XHH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF12 XHH registered?

AF12 XHH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AF12 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XHH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF12 XHH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF12 XHH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.