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AF12 KSK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

254,307 mi
Last recorded254,307 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 KSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 254,307 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

emissions data scratched off to fiddle emissions test

Pass 4 Aug 2021 240,846 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 240,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 227,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 211,993 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 204,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns & os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 187,066 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 187,066 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 180,867 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 161,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 149,992 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 137,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,537 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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AF12 KSK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 AF12 KSK, 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 AF12 KSK registered?

AF12 KSK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 KSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 KSK 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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