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GD12 LCK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,877 mi
Last recorded246,877 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 246,877 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 241,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 144,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 138,103 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,112 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,112 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,836 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 76,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen probably washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,546 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 69,545 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,290 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2017 63,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,847 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 LCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD12 LCK, 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 LCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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