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GJ62 XOW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,347 mi
Last recorded82,347 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 82,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,597 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 71,597 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,296 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 61,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,014 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 48,380 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 48,380 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 44,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,345 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not check because child seat fitted o n/ s/r

n/s/f wiper split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,996 miles

front wiper blades split

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 XOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

GJ62 XOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is GJ62 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 XOW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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