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DG12 GGV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

261,509 mi
Last recorded261,509 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 GGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 261,509 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 239,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 216,087 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 216,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 191,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 165,229 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 165,229 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 146,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 140,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,594 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,144 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 62,469 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

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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DG12 GGV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG12 GGV, 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 DG12 GGV registered?

DG12 GGV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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