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FY12 GXG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,636 mi
Last recorded158,636 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 158,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 158,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 147,101 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 147,101 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 141,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 141,628 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 other tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

duelmass knocking

front under cover missing and some broken

Pass 23 Apr 2018 130,866 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

duel mass nosiey

Fail 21 Apr 2018 130,840 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

duel mass nosiey

Pass 8 Apr 2017 119,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 GXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

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

Is FY12 GXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 GXG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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