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GL62 BGE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 BGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 78,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,836 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,080 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,371 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,087 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Edge corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Edge corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,061 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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GL62 BGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL62 BGE, 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 GL62 BGE registered?

GL62 BGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is GL62 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 BGE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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