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HV62 PUO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,313 mi
Last recorded120,313 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 PUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 120,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 110,295 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides backwards bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 99,146 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 91,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,291 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,563 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 77,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,658 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,739 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,641 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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HV62 PUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV62 PUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV62 PUO?

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What year was HV62 PUO registered?

HV62 PUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is HV62 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 PUO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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