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BG12 YWP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,114 mi
Last recorded91,114 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 91,114 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 52,017 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,791 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,202 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,592 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 38,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,084 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn on inner shoulder suggesting wheel alignment may need to be adjusted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,938 miles

advise(front tyres marginal)

advise(nails x2 in n,s,r tyre too close to repair)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,816 miles

marks on front screen from wiper damage

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2016 29,816 miles

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

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

marks on front screen from wiper damage

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,075 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 YWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc 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 BG12 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

BG12 YWP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BG12 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 YWP 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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