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BJ12 LXG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,518 mi
Last recorded82,518 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 82,518 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 82,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 74,690 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 74,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 65,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 61,929 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 57,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 51,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 42,187 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2018 28,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 26,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 19,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smokemeter test not carried out, visual check only

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 LXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 LXG registered?

BJ12 LXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is BJ12 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 LXG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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