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FY12 GWF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,938 mi
Last recorded123,938 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 GWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 123,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 123,871 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 123,836 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,723 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 117,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Feb 2023 111,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 99,481 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,038 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded very slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,211 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 61,174 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY12 GWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY12 GWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY12 GWF registered?

FY12 GWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is FY12 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 GWF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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