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HD12 EEO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,934 mi
Last recorded156,934 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 EEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 156,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 148,521 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 148,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 142,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 129,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 116,671 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 107,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,491 miles

covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,705 miles

Front Nearside & Offside tyres wearing inner edge - advise alignment check

Pass 23 Jun 2018 72,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,042 miles

Offside Rear brake disc scored

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,720 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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HD12 EEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HD12 EEO, 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 HD12 EEO registered?

HD12 EEO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is HD12 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 EEO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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