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BG62 HDV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

229,440 mi
Last recorded229,440 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 229,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 215,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 198,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 187,290 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 173,209 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 164,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 149,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,921 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 105,821 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,760 miles

no sr given

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,771 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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BG62 HDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BG62 HDV, 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 BG62 HDV registered?

BG62 HDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is BG62 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 HDV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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