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FW12 BKJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,276 mi
Last recorded118,276 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 BKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,276 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 118,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 112,268 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 101,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 93,047 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front to center exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,401 miles

Offside Rear starting to wear on inner edge and starting to go outer shape

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has a nail in a non repairable place (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,329 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,611 miles

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

both rear tyres outer shape and getting near limit

Fail 9 Jul 2015 31,031 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres outer shape and getting near limit

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 BKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

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

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