CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK62 NVN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,909 mi
Last recorded145,909 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 NVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 145,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 145,559 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 135,061 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,388 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,444 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 88,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,261 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 76,698 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 76,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 64,644 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 64,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 53,789 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,814 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK62 NVN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK62 NVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK62 NVN?

You can check the full history of GK62 NVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK62 NVN registered?

GK62 NVN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is GK62 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK62 NVN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK62 NVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK62 NVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.