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CP12 KCK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,604 mi
Last recorded121,604 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 KCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 121,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,635 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 112,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 102,819 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 102,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,710 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front suspension arms bushes cracking

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 235/45/17wr

o/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r bumper trim lower slightly loose

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,690 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes cracking

both rear coils springs corroded

n/s/r brake discs scored

Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,194 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped, corroded & pitted- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin more so inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge, cracking on sidewall and nail in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17- worn on inside edge plus cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre- 235/45/17- cuts to outer wall

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,876 miles

Paintwork damage N/S front.

Fail 28 May 2015 41,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Paintwork damage N/S front.

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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CP12 KCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP12 KCK, 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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CP12 KCK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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