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BS06 YUP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

128,772 mi
Last recorded128,772 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS06 YUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 128,772 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 16 Sep 2025 106,056 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,707 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 117,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,672 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 93,672 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,821 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,431 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,466 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 93,466 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,134 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,845 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 89,267 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,255 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,609 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 77,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,989 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,810 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,056 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,578 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,403 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,200 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,394 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,312 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,309 miles

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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BS06 YUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 BS06 YUP, 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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BS06 YUP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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