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LY05 GAV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,979 mi
Last recorded136,979 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 GAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 136,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre Wear Uneven/Heavily Stepping

Pass 3 Sep 2025 126,033 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,578 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,846 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 62,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 59,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 53,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 44,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,456 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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LY05 GAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY05 GAV, 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 LY05 GAV registered?

LY05 GAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is LY05 GAV safe to buy?

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