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VK12 HHT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,501 mi
Last recorded189,501 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 HHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 189,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 181,992 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 176,719 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 176,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 168,190 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 4 Nov 2021 161,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken and plug missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm bushes perished both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 161,554 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bolt only finger tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken and plug missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arm bushes perished both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 152,287 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 140,642 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 140,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,253 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,172 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch sticking (8.4.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 118,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch sticking (8.4.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 103,357 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 103,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,936 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 HHT registered?

VK12 HHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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