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SW12 HGX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,405 mi
Last recorded150,405 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 HGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 150,405 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 138,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 131,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 131,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 117,724 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 117,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 102,241 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 102,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge srubbed off tread on inside edge almost worn to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,488 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 90,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge ply and cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge ply and cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,595 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front wheel rim has slight damage.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,129 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres Stepped On Inner Edges

Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,933 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,765 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear lamp unit condensated

windscreen scored from wipers across zone A but not obscuring drivers view to front

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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SW12 HGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW12 HGX, 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 SW12 HGX registered?

SW12 HGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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