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GL12 DDY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,809 mi
Last recorded226,809 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 226,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 226,809 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 208,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 190,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 154,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 136,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 127,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 110,786 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside Front (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside Rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,029 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 56,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GL12 DDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 GL12 DDY, 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 GL12 DDY registered?

GL12 DDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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The MOT history for GL12 DDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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