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WN62 HHE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,671 mi
Last recorded199,671 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 HHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 199,671 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 199,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 187,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 175,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 156,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 156,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 144,154 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated slightly seized (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads 2mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsf brake disk inner surface is pitted

nsr brake disk outer surface is pitted

Fail 29 Dec 2020 144,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb is insecure inside the unit requires investigation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bad wear on the inner edge 205 55 16 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated slightly seized (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads 2mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom tang (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsf brake disk inner surface is pitted

nsr brake disk outer surface is pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 128,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,668 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 106,088 miles

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

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,049 miles

emissions to clean to be read

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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WN62 HHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN62 HHE, 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 WN62 HHE registered?

WN62 HHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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