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OY12 HGP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,326 mi
Last recorded100,326 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 100,326 miles

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

smoke below 0.00 no print out available

Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished and splits on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,856 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,077 miles

smoke test to low to detect

Fail 13 Dec 2021 82,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several long cuts inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

smoke test to low to detect

Pass 13 Jan 2021 77,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 77,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 67,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 58,236 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,854 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Light damaged to inside rim of Offside front road wheel.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Washer jets partially blocked.

Fail 16 Dec 2017 49,854 miles

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

Emissions too clean to test.

Light damaged to inside rim of Offside front road wheel.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Washer jets partially blocked.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OY12 HGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc 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 OY12 HGP, 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 OY12 HGP registered?

OY12 HGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is OY12 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 HGP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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