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WA62 HPF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,058 mi
Last recorded216,058 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA62 HPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 216,058 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 204,899 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 191,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 179,147 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 166,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 155,729 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 155,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 139,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven on tread

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven on tread

Pass 6 Sep 2019 129,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,968 miles

under cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,925 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 106,925 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,687 miles

Rear Inner Advise rear inner tyre tread stepped.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WA62 HPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WA62 HPF, 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 WA62 HPF registered?

WA62 HPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is WA62 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA62 HPF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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