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MK12 BFU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,699 mi
Last recorded197,699 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 BFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 197,699 miles

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2025 191,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 185,485 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

engine & sill covers

Pass 12 May 2023 167,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 147,499 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 120,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2019 101,471 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 101,113 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 85,084 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective free off bonnet safety catch (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,742 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,055 miles

both front brake discs corroded lipped inner working faces.

both front wiper blades wearing.

emissions not detected.

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,601 miles

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

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

passenger side tyre just above legal limit

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 BFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BFU, 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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MK12 BFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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