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FW12 BNU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,764 mi
Last recorded158,764 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 BNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 158,764 miles

Offside rear brake imbalance marginal

Pass 11 Jul 2019 138,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 136,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 123,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,849 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,639 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,513 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,080 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 BNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BNU, 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 BNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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