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DE12 BKF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,974 mi
Last recorded137,974 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 137,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 128,632 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both have slight misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 116,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 110,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 103,779 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 103,774 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,940 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 80,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,913 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,125 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 39,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipes deteriorating

offside front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipes deteriorating

offside front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

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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DE12 BKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE12 BKF, 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 DE12 BKF registered?

DE12 BKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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