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FW12 BFK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

186,394 mi
Last recorded186,394 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 BFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 186,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 178,342 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 178,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 174,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 168,792 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 168,788 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 158,590 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 158,587 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 152,711 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 152,709 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut/washer (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,791 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 131,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,124 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 98,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,109 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 87,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front both front

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,761 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FW12 BFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FW12 BFK, 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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FW12 BFK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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