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GK12 CFN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,986 mi
Last recorded153,986 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 CFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 153,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 143,015 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,493 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 87,481 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 54,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Fail 4 May 2017 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall bulge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,637 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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GK12 CFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc 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 GK12 CFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK12 CFN registered?

GK12 CFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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