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DG12 BGU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

224,726 mi
Last recorded224,726 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 224,726 miles

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

chip b zone

Pass 7 May 2022 205,981 miles

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

chip b zone

Pass 15 May 2021 182,816 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 161,158 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 134,848 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 106,266 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 156,220 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 21 Apr 2017 156,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 May 2016 87,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,090 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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DG12 BGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG12 BGU, 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 DG12 BGU registered?

DG12 BGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 BGU safe to buy?

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