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PK62 BJX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,821 mi
Last recorded183,821 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 BJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 183,821 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2025 176,656 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 166,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 166,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 157,804 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Fail 27 Apr 2023 157,801 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 Front brake binding

Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn in centre but still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 148,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn in centre but still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 141,699 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 141,699 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 134,220 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 122,219 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 122,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,487 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,520 miles

Front both front tyres soon require attention

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,614 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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PK62 BJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PK62 BJX, 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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PK62 BJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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