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GJ62 WUL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,829 mi
Last recorded117,829 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 117,829 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 117,764 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 109,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 101,268 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both patterns poor images ( blurred ) (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,897 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2021 88,899 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,107 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rearmost bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,300 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,638 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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GJ62 WUL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

GJ62 WUL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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