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HN12 XEY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,675 mi
Last recorded235,675 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 XEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 235,675 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 211,738 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 211,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 188,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 159,946 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 159,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,044 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on indicate a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,550 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,724 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 XEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN12 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

HN12 XEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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