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GK61 SGX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,830 mi
Last recorded228,830 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 SGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 228,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 126,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 126,718 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,699 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 126,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,789 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,932 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 91,932 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,991 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 85,990 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 77,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/r tyre tread stepping

spare wheel/tyre deflated

Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,646 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,783 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 45,782 miles

Central Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 39,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,370 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 27,040 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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GK61 SGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GK61 SGX, 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 GK61 SGX registered?

GK61 SGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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