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H4 PYP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,604 mi
Last recorded113,604 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 PYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 113,604 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Condenser slightly defective

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OSF, NSR & OSR. Bumper damaged/slightly insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service light illuminated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 113,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Condenser slightly defective

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Bumper damaged/slightly insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service light illuminated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 106,619 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 106,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2020 90,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2019 87,732 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front suspension arm back bush slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has cut but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,056 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly cracked in tread pattern

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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H4 PYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 H4 PYP, 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 H4 PYP registered?

H4 PYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is H4 PYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 PYP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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