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BF62 VUU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,068 mi
Last recorded196,068 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 VUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 196,068 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 181,324 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2023 165,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 143,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 93,420 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 93,017 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 79,161 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2015 48,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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BF62 VUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BF62 VUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 VUU registered?

BF62 VUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BF62 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 VUU 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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