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GJ62 WTL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

209,150 mi
Last recorded209,150 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 WTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 209,150 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

under vehicle suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2025 204,875 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads slightly worn low

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight oil leak

under vehicle all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 201,585 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn traling arms bushes both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 197,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear both side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2024 193,275 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head lights have poor beam

Pass 9 Oct 2023 185,114 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2023 177,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 172,659 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 165,531 miles

Engine has under covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 156,018 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2021 156,014 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2021 150,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 146,198 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2020 142,073 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Fail 29 Jun 2020 142,070 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,693 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 111,816 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on limit

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear shocker has a slight leak

play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,406 miles

both sides front suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

nearside front cv boot deterioted

play in both sides rear anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,160 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,260 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,003 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 37,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,369 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,118 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WTL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ62 WTL, 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 WTL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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