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DG12 BHD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,593 mi
Last recorded114,593 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 BHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,593 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,400 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Fail 12 Aug 2016 96,400 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,495 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions not detected

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 94,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions not detected

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,094 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions not detected

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 BHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG12 BHD, 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 BHD registered?

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

Is DG12 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 BHD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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