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BJ62 XWR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 XWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 125,745 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,208 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 118,208 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,850 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,881 miles

Brake discs rusting.

Fail 31 Oct 2022 74,881 miles

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

Brake discs rusting.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,597 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,405 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 55,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,021 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,387 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,472 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 XWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

BJ62 XWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BJ62 XWR safe to buy?

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