CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ62 HWF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 157,335 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

Fail 13 Jun 2026 157,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip and Main beam bulbs are LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip and Main beam bulbs are LED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 143,745 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 130,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 121,661 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 121,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 112,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 104,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 94,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, slightly perished and worn unevenly and low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, slightly perished and worn low and unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 75,261 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre valve slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, slightly perished and worn unevenly and low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, slightly perished and worn low and unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,067 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,416 miles

Front Brake Disc's Inner Faces Slight Corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ62 HWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWF, 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

How do I check the history of BJ62 HWF?

You can check the full history of BJ62 HWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ62 HWF registered?

BJ62 HWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is BJ62 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 HWF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ62 HWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ62 HWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.