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MW62 HLM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,866 mi
Last recorded135,866 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW62 HLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 135,866 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,836 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,519 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 103,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

n/s/f DRL inop

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre tread distorted

Pass 20 Dec 2019 78,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2019 78,570 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,437 miles

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2018 67,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

rear tyre treads distorted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,533 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

rear tyre treads distorted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,138 miles

under trays fitted engine cover fitted

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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MW62 HLM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MW62 HLM, 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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MW62 HLM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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