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HN61 ZHO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,728 mi
Last recorded172,728 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 ZHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 172,728 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to sensor wires (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in zone A of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 166,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of disc worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions limit to low to read

Pass 16 Aug 2019 161,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 150,876 miles

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

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

rear tyres feathering slightly on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Aug 2017 140,734 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyres feathering slightly on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 120,946 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 120,946 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,342 miles

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

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

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 ZHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HN61 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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