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GV12 WNX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,025 mi
Last recorded85,025 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 WNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped in tread, both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,199 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 77,197 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 70,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 63,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,674 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 53,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 47,093 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 39,179 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 32,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 2.0-2.5mm and wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre at 3.0mm and uneven wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre at 2.5-3.0mm and wearing inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 25,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,640 miles

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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 WNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WNX, 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 GV12 WNX registered?

GV12 WNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is GV12 WNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 WNX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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