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PY12 HLP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,635 mi
Last recorded161,635 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 HLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 161,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 161,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt big clip missing, boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 157,089 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 157,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt big clip missing, loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 149,862 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 141,278 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 138,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 131,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,474 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,202 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 101,457 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise n/s/r shock weak

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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PY12 HLP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PY12 HLP, 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 PY12 HLP registered?

PY12 HLP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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The MOT history for PY12 HLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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