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GF62 OPN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

261,172 mi
Last recorded261,172 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 OPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 261,172 miles

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 10 Nov 2022 260,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 243,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 228,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 212,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no acceleration detected on smoke emissions test

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 212,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no acceleration detected on smoke emissions test

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 195,938 miles

Spare tyre under inflated

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 187,039 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear tyre running off on inside

no acceleration detected on smoke emission test

Fail 16 Oct 2018 186,928 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear tyre running off on inside

no acceleration detected on smoke emission test

Pass 18 Apr 2018 165,254 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 165,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 133,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,961 miles

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,840 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPN, 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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GF62 OPN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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