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GF10 GGF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

221,138 mi
Last recorded221,138 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 GGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 221,138 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 191,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 167,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,403 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 156,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 141,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 126,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 110,377 miles

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight out of shape inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm bushes splitting

n/s/f door stiff to open/close

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 60,088 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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GF10 GGF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF10 GGF, 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 GF10 GGF registered?

GF10 GGF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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