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HW12 LHL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,345 mi
Last recorded81,345 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 LHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 81,345 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 71,997 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 62,738 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 54,923 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 47,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 46,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective l/h front wiper blade splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,193 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,851 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 29,851 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 24,967 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 May 2015 19,252 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 19,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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HW12 LHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW12 LHL, 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 HW12 LHL registered?

HW12 LHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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