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MK12 BHE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

239,837 mi
Last recorded239,837 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 239,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn to limit and perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2025 226,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both front tyres wearing thin on edges and perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2025 226,525 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both front tyres wearing thin on edges and perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2024 212,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2024 212,452 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre warning light on (5.2.3 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 202,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 202,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad wear indicator showing a warning light (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear brake pads near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 190,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 190,506 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 159,916 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 159,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cut to cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 149,192 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 149,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyre monitor light on (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,758 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 144,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 132,806 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 132,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 110,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin in centre

Fail 20 Jun 2017 109,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin in centre

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 75,771 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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MK12 BHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MK12 BHE, 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 BHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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