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GJ12 KMG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,282 mi
Last recorded182,282 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 182,282 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 182,272 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 158,504 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 153,116 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 153,116 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 147,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 131,841 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 131,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 126,303 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,967 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 KMG 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KMG, 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 KMG registered?

GJ12 KMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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