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DV62 GPO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,771 mi
Last recorded80,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 GPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,771 miles

extensive corrosion across rear arm and components

Fail 22 Jul 2026 80,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front frosty lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective both front frosty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

extensive corrosion across rear arm and components

Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heavy corrosion across rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,804 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 29 Jul 2024 77,803 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,966 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,782 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

underbody components corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2020 42,782 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

underbody components corroding

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,694 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,882 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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DV62 GPO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV62 GPO, 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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DV62 GPO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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