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G7 UVY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,446 mi
Last recorded111,446 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 UVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 111,446 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,221 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 101,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 89,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 83,485 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Damage to inner sidewall, unable to visually identify cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 31 Aug 2017 57,854 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has multiple slices in tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords

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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G7 UVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G7 UVY, 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 G7 UVY registered?

G7 UVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is G7 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 UVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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