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BG12 WPY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,399 mi
Last recorded189,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 189,399 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 189,399 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light flashing (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 172,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 161,271 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 156,857 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 148,980 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 139,293 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 129,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 129,098 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 116,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 104,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,014 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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BG12 WPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG12 WPY, 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 BG12 WPY registered?

BG12 WPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is BG12 WPY safe to buy?

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