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BG62 UJB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,760 mi
Last recorded91,760 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 91,760 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,640 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,229 miles

Central Front *** SLIGHT RATTLE FROM EXHAUST FRONT/FLEXY PIPE / (DPF- CAT) AREA ***

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** INNER , REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** INNER, REAR BUSH *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.8MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.7MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** INNER FACE, VERY POOR *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.5MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *** INNER FACE, VERY POOR *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.4MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 59,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,565 miles

slight feathering increased wear inside of both rear tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,130 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 UJB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

BG62 UJB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is BG62 UJB safe to buy?

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