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GF62 ADV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,585 mi
Last recorded92,585 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 ADV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,585 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 88,192 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes heavily perishing/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,140 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,298 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,396 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,879 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,739 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,617 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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GF62 ADV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GF62 ADV, 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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How do I check the history of GF62 ADV?

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What year was GF62 ADV registered?

GF62 ADV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is GF62 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 ADV shows 12 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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