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GL12 YXY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,645 mi
Last recorded71,645 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 71,645 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 67,762 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 62,372 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,149 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 43,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 31,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 29,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,579 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 YXY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GL12 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

GL12 YXY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is GL12 YXY safe to buy?

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