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ML12 BBV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,069 mi
Last recorded112,069 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 BBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,069 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,977 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,505 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 78,412 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))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 61,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 52,086 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 49,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC BRAKES SHOWING PERIPHERAL CORROSION ON INSIDE FACES (3.5.1i)

Nearside COOLANT LEVEL NEAR MINIMUM

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SMOKE EMISSIONS FOUND TOO LOW TO MEASURE ----DEFAULT PASS

Fail 23 Apr 2016 38,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC BRAKES SHOWING PERIPHERAL CORROSION ON INSIDE FACES (3.5.1i)

Nearside COOLANT LEVEL NEAR MINIMUM

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SMOKE EMISSIONS FOUND TOO LOW TO MEASURE ----DEFAULT PASS

Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,331 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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ML12 BBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML12 BBV, 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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ML12 BBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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