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SL62 GHX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,922 mi
Last recorded114,922 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 GHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 114,922 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,078 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy outer cover damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2025 109,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy outer cover damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2024 102,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,334 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,555 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 93,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,481 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 88,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,391 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 83,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,320 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,904 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SL62 GHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL62 GHX, 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 SL62 GHX registered?

SL62 GHX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SL62 GHX safe to buy?

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