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GF12 LPV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,515 mi
Last recorded123,515 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 LPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 123,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 115,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,627 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,644 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,641 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge, treads are 4mm and side walls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,249 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,075 miles

front brake pads are 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,734 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,562 miles

osr and nsr tyres worn inner edges unevenly

Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,276 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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GF12 LPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF12 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF12 LPV?

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What year was GF12 LPV registered?

GF12 LPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is GF12 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 LPV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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