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VK12 BJJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,919 mi
Last recorded197,919 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 BJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 197,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 179,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 163,088 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges close to showing cords

Pass 18 Mar 2023 146,290 miles

both rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL + OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL + OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL + OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL + OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 118,380 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f + both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 118,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f + both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,447 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 104,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Contact On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Contact On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 89,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,022 miles

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

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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VK12 BJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK12 BJJ, 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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VK12 BJJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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