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BV62 XYF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,918 mi
Last recorded59,918 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 59,918 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 55,977 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,381 miles

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 48,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 45,080 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,226 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,438 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,698 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,881 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 18,671 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,378 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 15,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn blade central section (8.2.2)

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 XYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV62 XYF registered?

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

Is BV62 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 XYF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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