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FY12 GWO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,955 mi
Last recorded121,955 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 GWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 121,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 119,899 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 119,139 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,044 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 106,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 91,593 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,687 miles

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

covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,334 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 71,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,995 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,111 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,087 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,917 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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FY12 GWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY12 GWO, 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 FY12 GWO registered?

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

Is FY12 GWO safe to buy?

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