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FY12 HGF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,688 mi
Last recorded173,688 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 HGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 173,688 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2022 159,818 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 147,840 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 147,790 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 137,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 137,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays/covers fitted

offside rear tyre edges bold/misshaped (2354517

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,330 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 100,518 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,462 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,030 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre(s) inner edge stepped

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres sawtoothing at inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,329 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO READ.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FY12 HGF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY12 HGF, 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 FY12 HGF registered?

FY12 HGF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is FY12 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 HGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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