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HN62 TYW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,318 mi
Last recorded160,318 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 TYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 160,318 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 153,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,807 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside dipped beam pattern deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,799 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer wall damaged

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven low inner edge

both wishbone rear bushes soft and splitting

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 3 Mar 2020 88,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

both rear tyres worn uneven low inner edge

both wishbone rear bushes soft and splitting

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,496 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,838 miles

Rear tyres worn heavy inner edges and slight mishapes

Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,103 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 28,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has chunk of rubber missing from sidewall

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges and osr has nail in tread

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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HN62 TYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN62 TYW, 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 HN62 TYW registered?

HN62 TYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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