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GJ62 NYW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

192,601 mi
Last recorded192,601 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 NYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 192,601 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 192,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 192,598 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine has noise

Pass 9 Dec 2024 183,568 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 183,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 172,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 172,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 158,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 147,835 miles

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Nov 2021 147,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,213 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 140,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,136 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 117,506 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 117,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 92,239 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 92,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside 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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GJ62 NYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GJ62 NYW, 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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GJ62 NYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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