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FW12 BJZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,121 mi
Last recorded122,121 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 122,121 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2026 122,121 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/r17/97w cords exposed both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2025 108,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 103,889 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 98,381 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 98,375 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 94,281 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 94,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 88,687 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 83,611 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 83,606 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 78,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,810 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 67,900 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 62,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,059 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 BJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJZ, 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 FW12 BJZ registered?

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

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