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VK12 HHR

2012 Volkswagen Cc

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,165 mi
Last recorded169,165 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Cc86,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 HHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCc
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 169,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 169,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 165,235 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 165,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,375 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 159,375 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 153,758 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 153,758 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 148,887 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 138,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 138,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 125,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,593 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 99,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,356 miles

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

rev limiter fitted no printout for emissions

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Cc?

Based on 188,914 MOT tests across 20,008 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
8,258
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
20,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,466
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VK12 HHR is a 2012 Volkswagen Cc in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Cc models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 86,196 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 Cc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 HHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Cc typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Cc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK12 HHR registered?

VK12 HHR is a 2012 Volkswagen Cc, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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