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GJ12 ENT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,072 mi
Last recorded184,072 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ENT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 184,072 miles

unable to inspect some areas underside due to covers

Pass 6 Feb 2020 148,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 148,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,511 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 98,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/r17 235/45r17 fitted to the others (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,490 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,465 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,429 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit also N/S/F has nic in side wall

both lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,749 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F rear arm bushes are starting to crack

N/S/F tyre has a cut 235/45 R17

wipers smear the screen

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,406 miles

front pads over 1/2 way

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ENT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ENT, 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 ENT registered?

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

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