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VN62 HJG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,308 mi
Last recorded141,308 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 141,308 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 129,411 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 124,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 122,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding/pitting on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding/pitting on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 119,802 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2019 119,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 116,155 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 116,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,000 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,792 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both trailing arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears have bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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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VN62 HJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN62 HJG, 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 VN62 HJG registered?

VN62 HJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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The MOT history for VN62 HJG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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