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GV61 BLK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,448 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 95,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,913 miles

BOTH rear tyres inner edges worn and starting to distort

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,822 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,972 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GV61 BLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV61 BLK, 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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GV61 BLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is GV61 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 BLK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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