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BK12 EAC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,652 mi
Last recorded190,652 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 EAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 190,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 177,238 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 177,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 173,599 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 173,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 162,487 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 162,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 151,351 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 243,861 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 142,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,170 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,584 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 86,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BK12 EAC 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 68.8%.

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 BK12 EAC, 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 BK12 EAC registered?

BK12 EAC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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