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B15 GMA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,742 mi
Last recorded151,742 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 GMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 151,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 141,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges & wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges & wearing uneven

Pass 20 Nov 2023 130,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,989 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,117 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres have Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 109,117 miles

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

Central Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres have Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,757 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 13 Dec 2017 72,909 miles

Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS FROM FULL INSPECTION

Front Upper ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS FROM FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHTLY SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHTLY SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,595 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 44,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut 10 mm only aloud to be 5mm showing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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B15 GMA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B15 GMA, 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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B15 GMA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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