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HN12 YOP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,272 mi
Last recorded209,272 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 YOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 209,272 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2026 209,272 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 197,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 182,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 169,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 155,393 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 140,958 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 116,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,218 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,203 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,095 miles

both rear tyres wearing from inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,038 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Windscreen chipped

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 YOP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YOP, 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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HN12 YOP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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