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HJ12 GHZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,491 mi
Last recorded142,491 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 GHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 142,491 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,528 miles

Offside Front DTRL inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 139,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Not part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front DTRL inop

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 129,036 miles

Front NSF&OSF top mount bearings slightly worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,476 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 112,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,075 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,811 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold and tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,827 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 31,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,210 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,106 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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HJ12 GHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ12 GHZ, 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 HJ12 GHZ registered?

HJ12 GHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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