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BP12 ZSW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 ZSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 122,311 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 115,883 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 112,061 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 104,651 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 104,651 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 96,857 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 96,857 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 87,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 79,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 75,050 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)

Pass 5 May 2017 70,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,678 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,091 miles

slight damage o/s/r tyre sidewall not exposing cords or ply

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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BP12 ZSW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP12 ZSW, 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 BP12 ZSW registered?

BP12 ZSW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is BP12 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP12 ZSW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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