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FW12 GCZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,246 mi
Last recorded171,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 GCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 171,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 158,332 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 148,890 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 134,663 miles

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 12 Aug 2022 124,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 108,677 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 60,136 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,136 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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FW12 GCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 FW12 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 FW12 GCZ registered?

FW12 GCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is FW12 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 GCZ 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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