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BJ62 NTU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,544 mi
Last recorded156,544 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 NTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 156,544 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 147,678 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,958 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 135,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,180 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,952 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,706 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,916 miles

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

engine/underside covers

Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine/underside covers

Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,863 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,264 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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 NTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NTU, 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 NTU registered?

BJ62 NTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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