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B4 BKG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,292 mi
Last recorded58,292 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 58,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 55,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 51,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3 worn on outer pads. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,707 miles

Both front brake disks have a corroded lip on inner braking face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,338 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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B4 BKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B4 BKG, 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 B4 BKG registered?

B4 BKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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