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DL12 HLZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,445 mi
Last recorded142,445 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 HLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 142,445 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2019 142,387 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn whis bone bush/both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all body covers under body

Pass 10 Mar 2018 129,778 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,214 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 114,075 miles

Emissions not tested due to no smoke at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2016 114,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions not tested due to no smoke at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,695 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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DL12 HLZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL12 HLZ, 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 DL12 HLZ registered?

DL12 HLZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DL12 HLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 HLZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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