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HJ12 XLD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,434 mi
Last recorded145,434 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 145,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 138,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 135,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold on inner edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge cords almost through (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 135,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bold on inner edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge cords almost through (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 129,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 125,432 miles

Front suspension soft

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

warning light on dash

Pass 25 May 2021 119,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,977 miles

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

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

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

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Oct 2018 107,744 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Oct 2018 107,723 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,884 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 101,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,502 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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