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GF12 WCM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,297 mi
Last recorded126,297 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2018 126,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 117,410 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,723 miles

EML warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,151 miles

no emission test results recorded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,111 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,908 miles

no emission test results registered

Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,138 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,042 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 WCM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WCM, 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 WCM registered?

GF12 WCM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is GF12 WCM safe to buy?

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