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BJ62 FBA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,049 mi
Last recorded178,049 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 178,049 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 160,608 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 156,603 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 4 Oct 2018 156,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,376 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 4 Oct 2017 131,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,745 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread

Fail 25 Sep 2015 78,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front nail in tread

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 FBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBA, 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 BJ62 FBA registered?

BJ62 FBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 FBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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