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GL12 VYV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 Tread - 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 Tread - 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 98,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 Tread - 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 Tread - 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,583 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated on limit. advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray etc wet? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.00 1/m

Fail 19 Aug 2024 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated on limit. advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray etc wet? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.00 1/m

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,964 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,248 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/a rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit(bald)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door slightly hard to open

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.00

undertray has fixings missing

Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.01

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,154 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,267 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 63,267 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,022 miles

Offside Front door a bit hard to open

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,633 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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GL12 VYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

GL12 VYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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The MOT history for GL12 VYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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