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GJ12 BJO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,543 mi
Last recorded152,543 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 BJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 152,543 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,347 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 134,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,409 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 125,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad warning light (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running light not working

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

Offside Front door latch sticking slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,128 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 87,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,436 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,847 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,280 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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GJ12 BJO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ12 BJO, 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 GJ12 BJO registered?

GJ12 BJO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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