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BD12 GXG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,825 mi
Last recorded121,825 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 GXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 121,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 113,185 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,554 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,737 miles

front and rear tyres are different sizes.

rear brake pads approx. 50% worn

Fail 4 Jun 2019 95,737 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bushes on both lower arms badly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyres are different sizes.

rear brake pads approx. 50% worn

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,995 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bushes on both arms are partially split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear quite low (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit verry close to limit & nearside is closer (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside front tyre in tread area in line with valve

Fail 7 Jun 2016 59,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit verry close to limit & nearside is closer (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn renewed (8.2.2)

nail in offside front tyre in tread area in line with valve

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 51,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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BD12 GXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD12 GXG, 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 BD12 GXG registered?

BD12 GXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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