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HN61 VWV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,769 mi
Last recorded54,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 VWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 54,769 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 53,671 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 50,950 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,707 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,352 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces & pad linings wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread area worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 46,820 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces & pad linings wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread area worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,294 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 45,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,110 miles

under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 25,700 miles

front wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,737 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 19,728 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm, bald and unevenly worn on inner edge and nail in tyre

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 VWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HN61 VWV, 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 HN61 VWV registered?

HN61 VWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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