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AV62 GUH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,131 mi
Last recorded126,131 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 GUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 126,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 118,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 109,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 92,159 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,283 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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AV62 GUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV62 GUH, 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 AV62 GUH registered?

AV62 GUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is AV62 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 GUH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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