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S15 GWE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,408 mi
Last recorded115,408 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 GWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 115,408 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,249 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald. 235/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 104,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,882 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 87,624 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,834 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,689 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 63,603 miles

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 23 May 2018 55,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,185 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,636 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 24,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 24,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre stepped on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S15 GWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S15 GWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S15 GWE registered?

S15 GWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is S15 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 GWE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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