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BJ62 FAU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,774 mi
Last recorded66,774 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 66,774 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 66,545 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,489 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,002 miles

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

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,370 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,655 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,587 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,217 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,488 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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BJ62 FAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BJ62 FAU, 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 BJ62 FAU registered?

BJ62 FAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 FAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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