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CY61 GXS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,447 mi
Last recorded122,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 GXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 122,447 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 117,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 109,255 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 100,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 92,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 84,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,129 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,644 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s & n/s front inner brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,007 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,367 miles

slight corrosion o/s n/s rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CY61 GXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Bronze 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 CY61 GXS, 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

How do I check the history of CY61 GXS?

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What year was CY61 GXS registered?

CY61 GXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is CY61 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 GXS shows 13 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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