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PN62 HKP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,797 mi
Last recorded94,797 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 HKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,797 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

N/S/R TYRE CLOS E TO LIMIT

UNDERTRAYS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 6 Jan 2026 94,790 miles

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

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

N/S/R TYRE CLOS E TO LIMIT

UNDERTRAYS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 7 Jan 2025 84,729 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON 3MM

Fail 3 Jan 2025 84,728 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/S/R TYRE ON 3MM

Pass 28 Dec 2023 74,853 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 64,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 7 Jan 2022 54,018 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 54,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

nail in o/s/r tyre

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 48,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 44,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45 r17 94 continental (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 5 Jan 2018 31,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45 r17 94 continental (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' mobile phone holder (8.3.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,171 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,184 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
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PN62 HKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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