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BF08 NAP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 83,593 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,372 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2024 64,653 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,760 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 19 Dec 2019 37,034 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 37,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,544 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 27,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Rear rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 23,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Rear rear tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 17,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (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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BF08 NAP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF08 NAP, 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 BF08 NAP registered?

BF08 NAP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BF08 NAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 NAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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