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BJ12 FCY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,032 mi
Last recorded144,032 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,032 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 141,977 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 119,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,582 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 80,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn/just off wear blocks/small chunk out of sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn /just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,817 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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BJ12 FCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White 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 BJ12 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

BJ12 FCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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