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BF12 FYG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,584 mi
Last recorded183,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 183,584 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 183,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb in the wrong way (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bush to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush to the front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 152,280 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 135,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,854 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,406 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 FYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF12 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

BF12 FYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BF12 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 FYG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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