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BK12 OMF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

217,747 mi
Last recorded217,747 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 OMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 217,747 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 217,745 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2025 208,099 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 208,099 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 199,095 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Lower SHIELD INSCURE

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper SPRING RUBBER MISSING(MARKED)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 199,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Lower SHIELD INSCURE

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper SPRING RUBBER MISSING(MARKED)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 183,243 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 183,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 176,902 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 161,793 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 142,920 miles

Front Wiper blades poor but clearing screen.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 142,920 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper blades poor but clearing screen.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 124,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,116 miles

eml light on

rear tyres worn sawtooth inside edge advise alighnment

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 OMF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

BK12 OMF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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