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AF12 XHN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,538 mi
Last recorded125,538 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 125,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,528 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 Nov 2024 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,369 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,400 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 75,998 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 69,982 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 67,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,988 miles

bonnet catch very stiff

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,820 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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AF12 XHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 XHN, 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 AF12 XHN registered?

AF12 XHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is AF12 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XHN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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