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GD12 HLJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,866 mi
Last recorded192,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 HLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 192,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 192,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 185,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 174,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 162,695 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 155,573 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 155,573 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Centre exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 148,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 143,805 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 143,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 137,550 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,287 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,725 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 HLJ 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 80%.

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 HLJ, 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 GD12 HLJ registered?

GD12 HLJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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