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GK62 ZDX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,110 mi
Last recorded223,110 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 ZDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 223,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 223,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to outer sidewall, Splits on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splits on inner and outer sidewall, badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 216,791 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 210,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 205,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 205,053 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 195,955 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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 151,937 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 151,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 111,317 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 111,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,056 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear brake pads getting low

tyre size 235/45/17

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,539 miles

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat so unable to fully inspect adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn low and tread uneven

offside rear tyre worn low and tread uneven

Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs wearing

both front tyres worn low to 3mm

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat so unable to fully inspect adult belt

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn low and tread uneven

offside rear tyre worn low and tread uneven

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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GK62 ZDX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK62 ZDX, 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 GK62 ZDX registered?

GK62 ZDX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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