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BF12 FZD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,539 mi
Last recorded172,539 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 172,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 143,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 143,371 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,876 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

slight damage to offside repeater

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,530 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre inner edge worn and has cuts in tread

rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 91,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre inner edge worn and has cuts in tread

rear brake pads low

rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,284 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 68,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF12 FZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

BF12 FZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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