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PY12 BXU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,399 mi
Last recorded63,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 BXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,399 miles

Slight corrosion rear suspension sub frame & upper arms. Slight deterioration rear trailing arm bushes.

Pass 12 Jun 2025 59,253 miles

Slight wear/corrosion rear brake discs. Slight corrosion rear suspension sub frame. Slight deterioration rear trailing arm bushes.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,226 miles

Slight corrosion rear sub frame & inside of front discs

Pass 26 May 2023 50,447 miles

Slight corrosion rear sub frame & lower suspension arms.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 45,946 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 41,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,918 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,258 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,599 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,797 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,146 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,494 miles

Nearside 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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PY12 BXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY12 BXU, 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 PY12 BXU registered?

PY12 BXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is PY12 BXU safe to buy?

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