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GU12 WEH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

233,592 mi
Last recorded233,592 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 233,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 216,530 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2021 216,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 211,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 162,849 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,404 miles

Slight play in offside rear and nearside front suspension links

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,075 miles

Both rear tyres on limit

Rear number plate in poor cpndition

Fail 7 Feb 2017 84,075 miles

Both rear tyres on limit

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear number plate in poor cpndition

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,464 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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GU12 WEH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GU12 WEH, 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 GU12 WEH registered?

GU12 WEH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GU12 WEH safe to buy?

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