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BT61 BSX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,237 mi
Last recorded152,237 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 BSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 152,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 144,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 139,212 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 139,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 129,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 129,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 120,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 May 2020 112,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 112,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 106,479 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 106,460 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,882 miles

Central Front Bumper insecure grill damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

battery covered

engine covered

temp fuel cap fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,826 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary type (7.2.4b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

dpf fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,553 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dpf light on

eml light on

front bumper brocken

front tyres wearing low 3 mm

glow plug light on

rear tyres wearing low 3 mm

Fail 5 Jan 2016 70,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing low 3 mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dpf light on

eml light on

front bumper brocken

front tyres wearing low 3 mm

glow plug light on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT61 BSX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BT61 BSX, 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 BT61 BSX registered?

BT61 BSX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is BT61 BSX safe to buy?

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