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GF12 NKD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,894 mi
Last recorded28,894 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 NKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 28,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 27,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 26,415 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,155 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 21,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 14,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut to tread approaching cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 8,155 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 8,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NKD, 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 GF12 NKD registered?

GF12 NKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is GF12 NKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 NKD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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