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BF12 VWO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,408 mi
Last recorded174,408 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 174,408 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front DRL inoperative

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 174,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front DRL inoperative

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 159,835 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked but providing sufficient view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Small segment of spring corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Small segment of spring corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 149,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,066 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 136,066 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,947 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,020 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2015 49,020 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)

both rear tyres unevenly worn inner edges

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 VWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VWO, 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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BF12 VWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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