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BV12 BYJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,201 mi
Last recorded98,201 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 BYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 93,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom arm bushes cracking perishing rear bushes

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front bottom arm bushes cracking perishing rear bushes

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,975 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering wheel attachment loose.

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

air-box insecure, not screwed down

vehicle tested wet

Fail 1 Mar 2024 89,975 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering wheel attachment loose.

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

air-box insecure, not screwed down

bulb malfunction light on

vehicle tested wet

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,797 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 71,657 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 71,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,741 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,741 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 55,361 miles

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

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 55,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 55,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,376 miles

no reading on emissions due to DPF

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,883 miles

vehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,122 miles

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

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

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

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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BV12 BYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV12 BYJ, 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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BV12 BYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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