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BF12 FYD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,954 mi
Last recorded173,954 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 173,954 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 167,330 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 167,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 158,212 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 142,974 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (As marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,036 miles

Offside Front wheel arch panel insecure

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven

Fail 28 Nov 2019 97,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch panel insecure

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,194 miles

Front Inner tread wearing smooth (Both Tyres)

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (Slightly) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner tread wearing smooth

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both rubber inserts loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,032 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 63,032 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

Pass 23 Dec 2016 53,416 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 53,416 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,653 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,581 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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BF12 FYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF12 FYD, 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 BF12 FYD registered?

BF12 FYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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