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J12 HTS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,365 mi
Last recorded107,365 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 HTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 107,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (do not ignore this advisory for another year!) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge because the bush is worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (do not ignore this advisory for another year!) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge because the bush is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre misshaped on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Oct 2023 86,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre misshaped on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,174 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under trays fitted some components not visable

Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,954 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,894 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped on inner tread area

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,184 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On outer edge ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Both tyres misshaped on inner tread area

Fail 27 Oct 2016 35,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre On outer edge ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Both tyres misshaped on inner tread area

Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,521 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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J12 HTS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J12 HTS, 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 J12 HTS registered?

J12 HTS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is J12 HTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 HTS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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