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BJ62 NSO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,567 mi
Last recorded150,567 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 150,567 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 147,610 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 138,901 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 138,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front NSF DRL not working but not testable

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 127,881 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F suspension lower arm rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 118,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,388 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges. Front tyres have slight cracks on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,824 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

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 NSO 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 83.3%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

BJ62 NSO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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