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HG12 VGV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,037 mi
Last recorded156,037 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 156,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 150,225 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

can not pick up emissions

Fail 26 Feb 2025 150,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

can not pick up emissions

Pass 2 Feb 2024 142,792 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 142,792 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER surfaces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle LOW effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 133,872 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,606 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,802 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 85,849 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,618 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,080 miles

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

front discs corroded inner

rear discs extremly corroded

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 VGV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG12 VGV registered?

HG12 VGV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is HG12 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 VGV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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