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VA12 BBF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,998 mi
Last recorded118,998 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 BBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 118,998 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 118,998 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken sensor arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,063 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 108,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,230 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 97,028 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,607 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes splitting/perishing

Front both worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,851 miles

both front suspension arm bushes starting to perish and split

Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,851 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension arm bushes starting to perish and split

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,667 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Jan 2019 59,667 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,036 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 29,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm and bald on inner edge replace tyre ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/S rear tyre has slight cut on a side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VA12 BBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA12 BBF, 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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VA12 BBF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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