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N8 GFT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,855 mi
Last recorded88,855 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 GFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,855 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 83,697 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 77,564 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn inner treads, front bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 69,461 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,274 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 56,744 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,144 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,939 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,925 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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N8 GFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N8 GFT, 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 N8 GFT registered?

N8 GFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is N8 GFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 GFT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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