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FW12 BJX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,518 mi
Last recorded82,518 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,518 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring seat arm corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 78,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 76,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,603 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread 235/45/17

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,600 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 67,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wiper blades not too good

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,361 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

recommend steering alignment check/adjust

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,565 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 55,564 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,666 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 43,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 234/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,412 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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FW12 BJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FW12 BJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FW12 BJX registered?

FW12 BJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FW12 BJX safe to buy?

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