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GF12 VWB

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,121 mi
Last recorded69,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 69,121 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 65,210 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 60,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 57,427 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing out of shape & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,325 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,442 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 VWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

GF12 VWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is GF12 VWB safe to buy?

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