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GU62 OWC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

217,165 mi
Last recorded217,165 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 OWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 217,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 181,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 166,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 133,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 130,899 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 130,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 128,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 100,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,198 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,980 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,328 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,488 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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GU62 OWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GU62 OWC, 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 GU62 OWC registered?

GU62 OWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is GU62 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 OWC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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