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HJ62 VYG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,240 mi
Last recorded254,240 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 254,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 254,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 240,551 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear brake disc red (got hot)

Fail 29 May 2025 240,551 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear brake disc red (got hot)

Pass 29 May 2024 227,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge stepped / worn

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2023 213,560 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated (near clamp)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing slightly

Windscreen damaged

Pass 31 May 2022 200,012 miles

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Front lower arm (rear bush deteriorated)

Offside Front lower arm (rear bush deteriorated)

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 May 2022 200,012 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Front lower arm (rear bush deteriorated)

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Offside Front lower arm (rear bush deteriorated)

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2021 187,992 miles

Bonnet lock stiff

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar droplink slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre getting low 3mm

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2020 178,248 miles

chipped windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2020 178,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

chipped windscreen

chipped windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2019 162,771 miles

chipped windscreen

emissions tested & met but the dsm could not register

front discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 162,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chipped windscreen

emissions tested & met but the dsm could not register

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 138,757 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2018 138,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2016 93,504 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,352 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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HJ62 VYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ62 VYG, 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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HJ62 VYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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