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FY12 HKO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,982 mi
Last recorded143,982 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 HKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 143,982 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 143,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 129,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 119,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 116,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 109,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,739 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,914 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cassette (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cassette (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split

unable to check nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,417 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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FY12 HKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FY12 HKO, 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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FY12 HKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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