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AE55 BHP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,094 mi
Last recorded169,094 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 169,094 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 169,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 155,171 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 147,717 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,607 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,128 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,395 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,492 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.2mm

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

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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AE55 BHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AE55 BHP, 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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AE55 BHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for AE55 BHP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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