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DF61 HZY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,532 mi
Last recorded158,532 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 HZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 158,532 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 255,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 149,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 134,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,117 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 109,054 miles

wear on front discs and pads

Fail 29 Dec 2016 109,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

wear on front discs and pads

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF61 HZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF61 HZY, 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 DF61 HZY registered?

DF61 HZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is DF61 HZY safe to buy?

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