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S6 BSA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,935 mi
Last recorded169,935 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 BSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 169,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear misshapen

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

Offside Rear misshapen

Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,795 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 87,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 81,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 81,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 77,415 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 71,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 66,264 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall but not reach cords. 235/45r17

Offside rear tyre has slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,082 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45 17 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ~3mm, and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,465 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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S6 BSA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S6 BSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S6 BSA registered?

S6 BSA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is S6 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 BSA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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