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BJ62 XWX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,629 mi
Last recorded193,629 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 XWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 193,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 185,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 174,094 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 162,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 151,984 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 151,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 151,701 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 130,045 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 130,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,180 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,846 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 117,020 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,072 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,364 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,082 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,624 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 XWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

BJ62 XWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is BJ62 XWX safe to buy?

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