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HG61 UFX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

267,949 mi
Last recorded267,949 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 267,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear various places underbody under sealed

Pass 11 Jan 2025 155,114 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 230,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 212,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn down smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down smooth on inner edge [nearside on limit] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 159,796 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 139,712 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

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

emissions too clean to register

plastic sill cover fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,096 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyes has a cuts on the outer but not deep enough to reach a cords

Fail 25 Jan 2018 53,096 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside front tyes has a cuts on the outer but not deep enough to reach a cords

Pass 21 Jan 2017 41,048 miles

Engine covers and Under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre sidewall has a cut

Offside Rear Inner Tye has an uneven wear

Unable to get emission reading due to low revs

Pass 2 Jan 2016 29,352 miles

Engine covers and Under-tray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2016 29,350 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers and Under-tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,691 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 19,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG61 UFX, 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 UFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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