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HV12 NDZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,143 mi
Last recorded100,143 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 NDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,711 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 94,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 47,804 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 NDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HV12 NDZ, 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 NDZ registered?

HV12 NDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is HV12 NDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 NDZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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