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PN62 HKK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

234,569 mi
Last recorded234,569 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 HKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 234,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 201,633 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 201,630 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2018 118,889 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,017 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,582 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PN62 HKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PN62 HKK, 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 PN62 HKK registered?

PN62 HKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is PN62 HKK safe to buy?

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