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GY62 JYV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 105,681 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inside edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,433 miles

Rear both tyres wearing low in tread and split and perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2023 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres wearing low in tread and split and perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower both suspension arm console bushes split and perishing

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,497 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,182 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 57,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,335 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 JYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JYV, 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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GY62 JYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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