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GY12 EWW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,149 mi
Last recorded148,149 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 EWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 148,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 136,793 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 136,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 126,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 118,976 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,893 miles

pulley starting to fray

wiper blades splitting

Fail 9 Mar 2021 109,874 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

pulley starting to fray

wiper blades splitting

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,103 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 86,337 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,802 miles

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

both rear tyres badly feathered

Fail 1 Apr 2016 52,802 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

both rear tyres badly feathered

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,183 miles

both rear tyres steped

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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GY12 EWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY12 EWW, 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 GY12 EWW registered?

GY12 EWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GY12 EWW safe to buy?

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