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BU12 ZTX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

216,090 mi
Last recorded216,090 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 216,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 190,396 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 190,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 166,991 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 166,991 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,930 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 149,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,191 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 116,937 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 116,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40zr18 95y Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,410 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 109,410 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,918 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 71,226 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,910 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 41,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

BU12 ZTX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BU12 ZTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 ZTX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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