CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK12 RUO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,243 mi
Last recorded162,243 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 RUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 162,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 159,714 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 157,294 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 157,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 137,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,860 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close & badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,867 miles

Front tyre treads worn low

Fail 26 Sep 2018 92,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise wheel alignment

Front tyre treads worn low

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,439 miles

windscreen is damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,072 miles

bonnet second catch partially seized.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,381 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 76,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,940 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK12 RUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUO, 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

How do I check the history of GK12 RUO?

You can check the full history of GK12 RUO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK12 RUO registered?

GK12 RUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GK12 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 RUO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK12 RUO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK12 RUO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.