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BU12 ZRJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

168,902 mi
Last recorded168,902 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 168,902 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 167,224 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 167,024 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 166,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 163,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 159,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 152,482 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 141,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 131,403 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 114,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 114,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +nail in tyre+cut to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 95,470 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,070 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 19 May 2016 67,371 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front tyre wear on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,684 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted which do not adjust the beam for European travel

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 ZRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU12 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

BU12 ZRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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