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PN62 HLX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,108 mi
Last recorded142,108 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 142,108 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,130 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 127,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 109,572 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Aug 2017 109,572 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,204 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 87,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,618 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 45,618 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PN62 HLX, 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 PN62 HLX registered?

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

Is PN62 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 HLX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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