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BV12 WAE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,058 mi
Last recorded76,058 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 65,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,934 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,639 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,926 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 17,814 miles

Front wiper blades torn

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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BV12 WAE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV12 WAE, 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 BV12 WAE registered?

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

Is BV12 WAE safe to buy?

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