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BV62 EFL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,611 mi
Last recorded166,611 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2026 166,611 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 158,956 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 154,609 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 143,321 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear stepped in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2022 122,478 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement m/s & o/s rear most bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,786 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,764 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,632 miles

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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BV62 EFL 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 BV62 EFL, 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 BV62 EFL registered?

BV62 EFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BV62 EFL safe to buy?

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