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HJ12 GMO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,114 mi
Last recorded132,114 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 GMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 132,114 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 110,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 110,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 105,053 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 105,053 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 101,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted new bulb all okay (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 96,242 miles

Offside Front offside front daytime running light inoperative

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 96,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly and test (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front offside front daytime running light inoperative

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it

Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,691 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 GMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GMO, 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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HJ12 GMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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