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BN12 EDF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

222,688 mi
Last recorded222,688 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 EDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 222,688 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 216,957 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 12 Aug 2021 212,008 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under floor tray obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2021 212,000 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under floor tray obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2020 192,924 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 189,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 187,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 182,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 166,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,819 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 146,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 125,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 113,551 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 111,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyre(s) inner edges worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,441 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smokemeter test not carried out, visual check only

Fail 6 Mar 2015 85,441 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smokemeter test not carried out, visual check only

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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BN12 EDF 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 81.3%.

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 BN12 EDF, 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 BN12 EDF registered?

BN12 EDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BN12 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 EDF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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