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CV12 HFU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,259 mi
Last recorded202,259 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 HFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 202,259 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 202,259 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 183,031 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 154,760 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Fail 8 Feb 2022 154,756 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Pass 12 Nov 2020 141,672 miles

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED AS NO ACCELERATION DETECTED

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 125,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no acceleration detected during emissions test

Fail 10 May 2019 125,321 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no acceleration detected during emissions test

Pass 9 May 2018 113,956 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

BELLY PANS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 May 2018 113,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S (4.1.E.1)

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

BELLY PANS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 May 2017 98,546 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 98,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect +low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,069 miles

EMISSIONS TEST ABORTED NO SMOKE DETECTED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,236 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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CV12 HFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV12 HFU, 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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CV12 HFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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