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B14 PSA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,635 mi
Last recorded166,635 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 PSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 166,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 164,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 160,216 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 156,342 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 153,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 142,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,057 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 115,057 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 97,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,187 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,313 miles

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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B14 PSA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 B14 PSA, 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 B14 PSA registered?

B14 PSA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is B14 PSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 PSA 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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