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HN12 HHY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 HHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,504 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,697 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,688 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 72,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,724 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 67,724 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,760 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 55,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,089 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 37,211 miles

Multiple under trays blocking view of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,285 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Both rear brake disc backplates bent.

Nail in nearside rear tyre (non repairable)

Nail in offside rear tyre (non-repairable)

Nearside front tyre nail in tread ( repairable)

Pass 21 May 2015 16,419 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 HHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HHY, 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 HHY registered?

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

Is HN12 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 HHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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