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OY12 HHW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,478 mi
Last recorded114,478 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 HHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 114,478 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 114,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 108,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer tread edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer tread edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,491 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,532 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,038 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,530 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 24,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

small cut to sidewall of o/s/r tyre but not to cords

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 HHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OY12 HHW, 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

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What year was OY12 HHW registered?

OY12 HHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is OY12 HHW safe to buy?

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