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BU12 ZRN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

235,120 mi
Last recorded235,120 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 235,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 235,120 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 226,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 226,976 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 222,034 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 222,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged badly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 209,469 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 209,469 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 195,034 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 195,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder worn through to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 157,660 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 157,660 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,313 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 111,313 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Suction phone mount. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror/Sharp Edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,896 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 235/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to miss-shape on inner tread 235/45x17

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly miss-shaped 235/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 235/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to miss-shape on inner tread 235/45x17

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,750 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 71,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 235/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,020 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 47,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZRN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ZRN, 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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BU12 ZRN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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