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BT12 WHP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,837 mi
Last recorded149,837 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 WHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 149,837 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 139,949 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 129,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 117,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 108,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 93,862 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 81,695 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,304 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 69,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,398 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,522 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 30,522 miles

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

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

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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BT12 WHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown 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 BT12 WHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT12 WHP registered?

BT12 WHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BT12 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 WHP 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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