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BV62 XYJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,200 mi
Last recorded160,200 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 160,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 157,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 235/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.9mm useable tread remaining 235/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm useable tread remaining 235/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 151,691 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2023 138,758 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2023 138,391 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,150 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside componets

Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,637 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen obstruction larger than 40mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,832 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 12 Sep 2019 89,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/heavily stepped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 59,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/heavily stepped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,396 miles

Front both tyres inner edges worn

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 XYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV62 XYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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