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BJ62 YNO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,718 mi
Last recorded110,718 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 110,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 93,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,622 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,271 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,784 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,908 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,198 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,030 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 YNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YNO, 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 YNO registered?

BJ62 YNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is BJ62 YNO safe to buy?

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