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GU12 EHS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,088 mi
Last recorded215,088 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 EHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2020 215,088 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 191,028 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 168,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,658 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,601 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,695 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,574 miles

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

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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GU12 EHS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GU12 EHS, 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 GU12 EHS registered?

GU12 EHS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GU12 EHS safe to buy?

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