MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & cut (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & cut (5.2.3 (e))
Rear tyres wearing out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear tyres wearing out of shape
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Both rear tyres feathered
Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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HV12 HZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 HV12 HZL, 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 HV12 HZL registered?
HV12 HZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.
Is HV12 HZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV12 HZL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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