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2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,926 mi
Last recorded198,926 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 CCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 198,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 198,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leak (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

NOTE unable to see rear inner brake pads

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 191,408 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 191,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 184,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 184,058 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 176,796 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 168,563 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,995 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 154,216 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Under tray has damage. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Under tray has damage. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 154,216 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Under tray has damage. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Under tray has damage. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 147,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator wire broken.

Offside Front Slight damage on under shield but not likely to become detached.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 139,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2016 132,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,163 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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HG62 CCA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG62 CCA, 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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HG62 CCA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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