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BJ12 VNA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,167 mi
Last recorded173,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 173,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 162,868 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Dec 2023 150,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 139,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 125,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 97,306 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 84,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2016 53,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 40,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged cords not visable

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged cords not visable

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 VNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BJ12 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

BJ12 VNA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is BJ12 VNA safe to buy?

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