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BU12 ZPD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,662 mi
Last recorded177,662 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 177,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 177,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 156,032 miles

Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 148,250 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 134,000 miles

exhaust centre clamp corroded

front brake discs worn

both rear tyre treads worn low on inner edges

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front suspension lower arm rear bushes split

number plates delaminating

plastic trims on sills

Fail 26 Feb 2018 134,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre treads worn low on inner edges

engine covers and under-trays fitted

exhaust centre clamp corroded

front brake discs worn

front suspension lower arm rear bushes split

number plates delaminating

plastic trims on sills

Pass 11 Feb 2017 110,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 110,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,491 miles

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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BU12 ZPD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU12 ZPD, 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 BU12 ZPD registered?

BU12 ZPD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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