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BJ12 BNN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 126,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 122,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 122,914 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 113,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 101,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted os and ns rear very slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 101,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm and starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted os and ns rear very slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,420 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,499 miles

Note! nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BJ12 BNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ12 BNN, 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 BJ12 BNN registered?

BJ12 BNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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