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HJ12 VGO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,946 mi
Last recorded77,946 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 77,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 inner side wall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 76,298 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 73,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,052 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,024 miles

Rear tyres starting to step on inside treads

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,901 miles

Rear tyres start to stepped tread inside edges

Fail 18 Jul 2018 63,901 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres start to stepped tread inside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,817 miles

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

Front brake discs getting worn

Fail 13 Jul 2017 61,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Front brake discs getting worn

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,054 miles

Both rear tyres worn and going out of shape on inner edges.

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 VGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

HJ12 VGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ12 VGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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