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GD12 GRK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,120 mi
Last recorded87,120 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 GRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 87,120 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 81,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 76,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,077 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc slightly pitted (inner face)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 70,077 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc slightly pitted (inner face)

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 62,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner tread worn

Fail 26 Oct 2018 59,723 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,309 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,837 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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GD12 GRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD12 GRK, 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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GD12 GRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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