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MJ12 BWW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,619 mi
Last recorded88,619 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 BWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 88,619 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 83,092 miles

Front arm rear bushes deteriorating both sides

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,834 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,212 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 49,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,385 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 42,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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MJ12 BWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MJ12 BWW, 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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MJ12 BWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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