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HV12 NDF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,261 mi
Last recorded83,261 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 NDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 83,261 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 77,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,595 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 65,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,860 miles

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 4 Mar 2021 55,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,032 miles

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,517 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,066 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,736 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Fail 16 Mar 2017 30,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,771 miles

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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HV12 NDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 HV12 NDF, 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 NDF registered?

HV12 NDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is HV12 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 NDF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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