CarVerify

Free Car Check

PN62 HHX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,061 mi
Last recorded109,061 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 HHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2025 109,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,826 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 76,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x17y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 62,401 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/45/R17 ()

Fail 1 May 2018 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/45/R17 ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45r17w (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have age related cracks between tread blocks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 56,348 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45r17w (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have age related cracks between tread blocks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 50,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,739 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PN62 HHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN62 HHX, 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

How do I check the history of PN62 HHX?

You can check the full history of PN62 HHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PN62 HHX registered?

PN62 HHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is PN62 HHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 HHX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN62 HHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PN62 HHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.