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M90 BRR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,816 mi
Last recorded113,816 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 BRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 113,816 miles

both front leg top bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2025 106,387 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 106,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,602 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,835 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,990 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 92,987 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing 225 x 45 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,571 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,263 miles

nearside front tyre tread has a cut but not showing cords or ply

offside and nearside rear tyres feathering on inner edges but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,488 miles

4x tyres worn on inner edges

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 42,975 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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M90 BRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M90 BRR, 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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M90 BRR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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