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GJ12 YYW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,329 mi
Last recorded81,329 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2020 81,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 65,225 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,034 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,748 miles

E.M.L lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

GJ12 YYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is GJ12 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 YYW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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