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H13 HFA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 HFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 137,593 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 131,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 131,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 127,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 116,807 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,932 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 108,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,924 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 91,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,960 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,127 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2016 55,832 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,277 miles

Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear x2 nails in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on side wall

Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 43,277 miles

Front registration plate incorrect number plate bsau number/ postcode missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect number plate bsau number/ postcode missing (6.3.1a)

Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear x2 nails in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on side wall

Rear tyre worn inner edge

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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H13 HFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H13 HFA, 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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H13 HFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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