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HG61 TAV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,901 mi
Last recorded165,901 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 TAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 165,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 163,310 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatshield corroded and loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

middle exhaust sleeve corroded and split

Fail 11 Nov 2024 163,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatshield corroded and loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

middle exhaust sleeve corroded and split

Pass 9 Nov 2023 159,737 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse light dull

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various cracks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet hinges seized

middle exhaust sleeve corroded and splitting

plastic under guard damaged on offside

Pass 16 Nov 2022 153,580 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside rear drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected reverse light on but very dull (4.6.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear tyres inner edges badly worn, close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged on the offside but not quite effecting the view, if the crack gets any worse, would imagine could become a fail (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet hinges seized

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 16 Nov 2022 153,580 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch seized, would advise not to drive (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside rear drop links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected reverse light on but very dull (4.6.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear tyres inner edges badly worn, close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged on the offside but not quite effecting the view, if the crack gets any worse, would imagine could become a fail (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet hinges seized

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 8 Nov 2021 145,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reversing light dull

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked on the offside middle and lower part of glass (3.2 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 8 Nov 2021 145,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread below 1.6mm ( 235 45 17 ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reversing light dull

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked on the offside middle and lower part of glass (3.2 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 12 Oct 2020 137,367 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light dull

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,569 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear reverse light dull

Fail 23 Aug 2018 118,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed chalked "235 45 17" (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear reverse light dull

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front outer edges (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,942 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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HG61 TAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG61 TAV, 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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HG61 TAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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