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RE12 GPJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,002 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,655 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre low tread

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,840 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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RE12 GPJ 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 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 RE12 GPJ, 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 RE12 GPJ registered?

RE12 GPJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is RE12 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 GPJ shows 10 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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