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AO12 KGP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,730 mi
Last recorded133,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 133,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 120,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 109,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,509 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also distorted on inner shoulder and has cuts in treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,763 miles

Both rear tyres slightly miss shaped on inner tread

Fail 24 Jun 2022 87,762 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly miss shaped on inner tread

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,517 miles

Front brake discs corroded slightly on inner face

Front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Near side front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged and tread on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm

Off side front tyre tread on 2mm and wearing on inner edge slightly (legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 27 Apr 2019 65,255 miles

Damage to offside front bumper.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 59,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Bumper insecure

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

Rear washer inop

Pass 6 May 2017 50,320 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 37,743 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front tyres worn to 2mm

Rear seats down preventing an inspection of the rear seat belts

Rear tyres worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulders

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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AO12 KGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 AO12 KGP, 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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AO12 KGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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The MOT history for AO12 KGP 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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