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GY12 XKD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

362,979 mi
Last recorded362,979 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 362,979 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 351,191 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 351,185 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 343,702 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 343,699 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 322,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 267,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 200,929 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 139,955 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 1 May 2015 92,617 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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GY12 XKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GY12 XKD, 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 XKD registered?

GY12 XKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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