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HJ12 OHS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,924 mi
Last recorded72,924 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 72,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 67,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 62,032 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,252 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,379 miles

Factory fitted under tray's, Obscuring some items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,024 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,839 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,839 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,519 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking between the treads and worn on the inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,022 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 OHS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OHS, 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 OHS registered?

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

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