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MK12 BHY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,007 mi
Last recorded154,007 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 154,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 146,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 138,319 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 138,274 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 126,976 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 126,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 107,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,398 miles

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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 BHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK12 BHY registered?

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

Is MK12 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 BHY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK12 BHY have outstanding finance?

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