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MK12 BFF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,224 mi
Last recorded161,224 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 BFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 161,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 156,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 151,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 147,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 141,465 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2021 141,461 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 127,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,040 miles

offside rear tyre irregular wear

under-trays

Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre irregular wear

under-trays

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MK12 BFF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK12 BFF, 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 MK12 BFF registered?

MK12 BFF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is MK12 BFF safe to buy?

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