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PN62 HNP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,319 mi
Last recorded167,319 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 167,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 156,383 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fogs not working nearside and offside

Fail 12 Sep 2025 156,383 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fogs not working nearside and offside

Pass 10 Sep 2024 148,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 143,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 133,822 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 133,822 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,161 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,460 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outers

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,736 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,450 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,185 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 HNP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HNP, 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 HNP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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