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DN12 HXF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,852 mi
Last recorded130,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 HXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 130,852 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 122,160 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,529 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 115,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 100,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 100,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 77,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,331 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,434 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2018 54,440 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DN12 HXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DN12 HXF, 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 DN12 HXF registered?

DN12 HXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is DN12 HXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 HXF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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