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MK12 BKE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

324,341 mi
Last recorded324,341 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 324,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 303,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 277,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 252,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 231,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 210,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 189,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 168,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 151,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 113,681 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 113,681 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,566 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,765 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 BKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

MK12 BKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is MK12 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 BKE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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