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HN61 VWU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,272 mi
Last recorded233,272 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 VWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 233,272 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 233,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character width incorrect (motorcycle plate) (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 204,002 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 203,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 180,080 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 179,943 miles

Emissions not tested Due to DPF being tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. Been opened and welded up (8.2.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 179,886 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified has been cut open and re welded up (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 166,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S of windscreen scuffed/scraped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 166,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Reading is 0.76 - should be 0.5 or less (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Not tested due to wrong beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S of windscreen scuffed/scraped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 122,642 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 114,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to wear indicators (235/45r17

offside and nearside rear tyre tread patterns slightly distorted (235/45r17

Pass 6 Jan 2017 93,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and brake pads low (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and brake pads low (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 93,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and brake pads low (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and brake pads low (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HN61 VWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN61 VWU, 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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HN61 VWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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