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GJ12 NRV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

311,910 mi
Last recorded311,910 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 NRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2025 311,910 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2025 311,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 311,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 276,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm out of shape stepping on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 254,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 253,054 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 209,192 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 153,499 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside c.v gaitor deteriorating

nearside rear tyre on limit

rear brake pads worn

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,662 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,113 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 44,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

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

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