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VW02 BAZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,085 mi
Last recorded181,085 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW02 BAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 181,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 176,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 172,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 166,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 161,296 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 153,758 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 153,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 143,152 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 128,645 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 128,645 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and totally bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm legal limit, and inner edge totally bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,531 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,241 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front very inner tread edge starting to wear low,

Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,303 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread letters in number plate badly faded and not forming complete letter (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area de-void and plys exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area de-void of tread and plys exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front very inner tread edge starting to wear low,

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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VW02 BAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VW02 BAZ, 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 VW02 BAZ registered?

VW02 BAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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