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DE62 HMZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,468 mi
Last recorded218,468 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 218,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shocks bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2025 210,355 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear shock corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 197,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber is corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 183,904 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear shock absorber is corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking, Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 170,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both shock absorbers starting too corrode

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber starting too corrode

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 161,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3 mm or less. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,221 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 151,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 133,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 133,516 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 120,153 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,917 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

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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DE62 HMZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE62 HMZ, 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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DE62 HMZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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