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GY62 VKF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,926 mi
Last recorded184,926 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 VKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 184,926 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres, tread 3mm. tpms light on

Front washer jets weak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2024 174,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 174,051 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))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 164,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,463 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 158,463 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 152,355 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 141,752 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 126,553 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 126,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 110,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 94,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,628 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,594 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

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 VKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GY62 VKF, 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 GY62 VKF registered?

GY62 VKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is GY62 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 VKF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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