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GK62 ZFA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,435 mi
Last recorded251,435 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 ZFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 251,435 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 237,350 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 237,350 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 220,093 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 220,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 200,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 182,800 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 167,442 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 21 Aug 2020 154,471 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 154,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 141,955 miles

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

emissions not detected

Fail 30 Aug 2019 141,954 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

emissions not detected

Pass 12 Sep 2018 125,992 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,687 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,307 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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GK62 ZFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFA, 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

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What year was GK62 ZFA registered?

GK62 ZFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is GK62 ZFA safe to buy?

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