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SL62 GJF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,722 mi
Last recorded94,722 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 GJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 94,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,942 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 84,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,956 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 76,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,597 miles

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

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

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

Under tray's and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,359 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Under tray's and engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2018 46,358 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under tray's and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush deteriorated and starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,080 miles

Both front console bushes split and perished slightly

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,701 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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SL62 GJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 SL62 GJF, 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 GJF registered?

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

Is SL62 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 GJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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