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ET12 HRG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,412 mi
Last recorded188,412 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 HRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 188,412 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 7 Aug 2025 180,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 173,349 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 167,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 159,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 151,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 148,482 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 148,482 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 141,311 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 141,311 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,979 miles

Nearside rear tyre is unevenly worn on its inner tread area.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 100,263 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,085 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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ET12 HRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ET12 HRG, 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 ET12 HRG registered?

ET12 HRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is ET12 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 HRG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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