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BJ62 FBG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,992 mi
Last recorded100,992 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 100,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 100,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 94,257 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 94,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,720 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 80,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing in treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, tyre worn uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing in treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 70,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,037 miles

Both front suspension arm pin or bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 11,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 8,699 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 FBG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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