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GV61 LGK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

194,748 mi
Last recorded194,748 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 194,748 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 11 Sep 2019 182,822 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 182,822 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 170,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 157,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0 mm & low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 143,581 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0 mm & low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,356 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 124,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,286 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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GV61 LGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LGK, 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 GV61 LGK registered?

GV61 LGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is GV61 LGK safe to buy?

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