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GJ12 GZS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,267 mi
Last recorded162,267 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 162,267 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 151,337 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 143,818 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,804 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 121,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 111,216 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,337 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 98,337 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,955 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall not showing cords

Fail 9 Mar 2016 87,955 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front tyre cut on sidewall not showing cords

Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smokemeter test not carried out, visual check only

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 GZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ12 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

GJ12 GZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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