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BD12 RXM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,712 mi
Last recorded150,712 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 RXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 150,712 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,556 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,700 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 137,154 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,366 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,589 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 120,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 104,448 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 91,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,893 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 78,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown 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 BD12 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

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

Is BD12 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 RXM 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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