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HG12 TKY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,054 mi
Last recorded101,054 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 TKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in outer side wall area (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes cracking / perishing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 11 Sep 2023 92,234 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 19 Sep 2022 87,598 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,924 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,349 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge of front discs has uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 74,122 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontal rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 65,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut to tread nearly to cords and perished.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 54,426 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 43,912 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 34,358 miles

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

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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HG12 TKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HG12 TKY, 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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HG12 TKY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is HG12 TKY safe to buy?

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