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MK12 BPE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,785 mi
Last recorded146,785 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 BPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 146,785 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 144,930 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 138,958 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front, offside front and nearside rear anti-roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 138,953 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front, offside front and nearside rear anti-roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 131,163 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes are perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 123,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 114,140 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 114,140 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 106,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread separation on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside strut top bearing rough when working steering lock

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,256 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 92,256 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,932 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,365 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,569 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 BPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BPE, 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 BPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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