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HN12 BYC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,561 mi
Last recorded87,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 87,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 78,437 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,410 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,662 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,792 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,052 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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HN12 BYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN12 BYC, 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 HN12 BYC registered?

HN12 BYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is HN12 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 BYC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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