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HG62 NVD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,796 mi
Last recorded170,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 NVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 170,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 160,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 153,865 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 147,253 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 139,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,642 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2020 124,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2020 124,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,105 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,533 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,045 miles

Rear tyres perished and split inbetween tread patterns

childseat fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,045 miles

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

Rear tyres perished and split inbetween tread patterns

childseat fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,467 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 NVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NVD, 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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What year was HG62 NVD registered?

HG62 NVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is HG62 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 NVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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