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BK12 ZTT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,556 mi
Last recorded159,556 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 159,556 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 159,556 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 141,865 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,060 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 118,056 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,675 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,059 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Front Brake disk inner face corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Front brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm console bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perished/cracking and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm console bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perished/cracking and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 70,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm console bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perished/cracking and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm console bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perished/cracking and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,398 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ZTT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZTT, 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 ZTT registered?

BK12 ZTT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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