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GV12 HJD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,338 mi
Last recorded148,338 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 HJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 148,338 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 136,980 miles

Exhaust middle clamp corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 125,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Os front outer cv boot is weeping slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2024 125,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Os front outer cv boot is weeping slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,526 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracking, BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges with small cuts to the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 113,524 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracking, BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges with small cuts to the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,412 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Fail 13 Jan 2022 102,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,935 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,030 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Under load on shaker plate ()

Ns rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,632 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,176 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,717 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,078 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,541 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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GV12 HJD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GV12 HJD, 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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GV12 HJD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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