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AF12 XKL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,097 mi
Last recorded118,097 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 118,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 114,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 109,089 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 105,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 100,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,524 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,431 miles

o/s/r tyre thread cracking

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

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

emissions tested to clean to read

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 XKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 XKL registered?

AF12 XKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AF12 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XKL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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