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EJ62 GWV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,804 mi
Last recorded133,804 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 GWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 133,804 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 133,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 120,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight damage

Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,414 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slightly deterioated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges 235/45R17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot slight cut (cleaned up and sealed )

Offside Front Tyre slight wear on inner edge 235/45 R17 94 w

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,406 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet catch stiff lubricated on test (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly stained with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,248 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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EJ62 GWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 EJ62 GWV, 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 EJ62 GWV registered?

EJ62 GWV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ62 GWV 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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