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BV62 PVW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

111,539 mi
Last recorded111,539 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 111,539 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 111,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 107,169 miles

Front Coolant leak oil cooler and water pump ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 107,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high ns/os (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,115 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level is low

Fail 7 Dec 2023 101,115 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level is low

Pass 12 Nov 2022 94,052 miles

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 13 Nov 2021 85,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tyre perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,600 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 60,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 51,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,190 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,689 miles

undertrays fitted

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 PVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BV62 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

BV62 PVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BV62 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 PVW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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