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SL12 BNU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

262,843 mi
Last recorded262,843 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 262,843 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 262,836 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 245,943 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 244,974 miles

Secondary bonnet catch partially seized BUT operational

Fail 23 Dec 2019 244,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Secondary bonnet catch partially seized BUT operational

Pass 27 Jun 2019 227,793 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 210,659 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 210,596 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 185,404 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 185,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 169,403 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,760 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 140,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 134,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear out of shape and bulge in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 117,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread bulged (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear out of shape and bulge in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,541 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 92,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SL12 BNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SL12 BNU, 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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SL12 BNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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