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BJ12 CXO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,771 mi
Last recorded117,771 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 117,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,596 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,320 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 107,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,780 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,286 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,774 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,031 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner side brake pads wearing thin. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs inner face scored and pitted, (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,287 miles

Nearside Front worn close to legal limit

Rear tyres are worn on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,427 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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 CXO 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 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 BJ12 CXO, 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 CXO registered?

BJ12 CXO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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