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HJ12 HVU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

255,427 mi
Last recorded255,427 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 HVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 255,427 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 255,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 243,184 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH Sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 226,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 205,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides inside face also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall kerb damage, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 188,132 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Corroded inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Day time running light inoperative

Pass 24 Apr 2019 159,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 144,564 miles

Rear Both tyres getting low.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 129,870 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of [both sides] (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face [both] (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 116,540 miles

Coolant leak on engine

Pass 17 Feb 2015 107,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJ12 HVU, 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 HVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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