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MK12 BHZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

216,397 mi
Last recorded216,397 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 216,397 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs and other suspension components corroded

Fail 1 May 2026 216,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs and other suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 214,246 miles

rear suspension area and components corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 211,162 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 209,308 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 209,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 205,913 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 199,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 192,428 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 185,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 178,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 169,335 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 155,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 151,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,254 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,498 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Service due light on dash

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,688 miles

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

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 BHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BHZ, 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 BHZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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