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GD12 LDV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,453 mi
Last recorded120,453 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 120,453 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroding away

DPF light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.65mm inner marker - tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.39mm inner marker - tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 120,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamps corroding away

DPF light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.65mm inner marker - tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.39mm inner marker - tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 116,423 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 184,413 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 184,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 182,227 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 176,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge tyre ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge tyre ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,976 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 88,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 77,304 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,033 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,618 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 30,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 11,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,579 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 LDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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