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MJ12 BWX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

208,788 mi
Last recorded208,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 BWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 208,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 203,201 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 190,080 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 190,077 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working nearside front sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 181,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 165,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 148,650 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,807 miles

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

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 BWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BWX, 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 MJ12 BWX registered?

MJ12 BWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is MJ12 BWX safe to buy?

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