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GY62 AXH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,307 mi
Last recorded157,307 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 AXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 157,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 157,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 154,898 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 154,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 152,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 133,979 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 104,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,647 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 57,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,912 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyre worn on the inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,277 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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GY62 AXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY62 AXH, 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 GY62 AXH registered?

GY62 AXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is GY62 AXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 AXH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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