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FT12 GCZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,247 mi
Last recorded71,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 GCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 71,247 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 69,485 miles

Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 67,646 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in upper hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in upper hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 64,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 64,828 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items attached to screen are in direct view. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both tyres. (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2020 60,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 56,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,878 miles

Front front brake pads are showing signs of uneven wear

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 53,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 40,193 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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FT12 GCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT12 GCZ, 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 FT12 GCZ registered?

FT12 GCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for FT12 GCZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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