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GJ62 NYY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,758 mi
Last recorded151,758 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 NYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 151,758 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn osr / nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect osf / nsf (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 151,757 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn osr / nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect osf / nsf (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing and bumper corner damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 141,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 141,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 136,199 miles

both front brake discs showing heavy wear

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

Fail 15 Aug 2022 136,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C.V. boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front brake discs showing heavy wear

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 124,897 miles

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

emissions too clean to measure

rear axle bushes slight perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2019 121,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

emissions too clean to measure

Fail 14 Aug 2019 121,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 19 Apr 2018 114,689 miles

Bonnet handle broken.

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing inner edge.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 114,689 miles

Bonnet handle broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 99,740 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,740 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seats fitted rear seats

Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,740 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seats fitted rear seats

Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,424 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,981 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 77,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 NYY, 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 GJ62 NYY registered?

GJ62 NYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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