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BN12 ZFG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

303,702 mi
Last recorded303,702 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 303,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 274,340 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 274,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 251,043 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 246,975 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 246,975 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 245,256 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 224,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 209,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 191,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 172,967 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt is permanently plugged in to extinguish light but not used as a safety aid so gets sat on and over time has deteriorated the webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 155,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 155,493 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 153,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread on 2mm

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 21 Nov 2017 153,163 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre tread on 2mm

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 22 May 2017 141,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 132,834 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

front+rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 115,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,625 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn and feathered on inner edge

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 ZFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN12 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

BN12 ZFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BN12 ZFG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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