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VK12 HHN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,454 mi
Last recorded202,454 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 HHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 202,454 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 202,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 172,939 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 172,939 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 134,656 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 134,656 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 121,147 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,723 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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VK12 HHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VK12 HHN, 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 VK12 HHN registered?

VK12 HHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is VK12 HHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 HHN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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