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DA12 GPX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,176 mi
Last recorded58,176 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 GPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 58,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 55,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 51,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 47,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 44,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,628 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 41,628 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,209 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,795 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 31,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,272 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 20,283 miles

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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DA12 GPX 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 92.3%.

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 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 DA12 GPX, 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 DA12 GPX registered?

DA12 GPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is DA12 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 GPX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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