MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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
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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of HG12 VGV?
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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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