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DF12 KFC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,855 mi
Last recorded153,855 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 153,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 153,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 144,370 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Upper central crack behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 144,369 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Glass missing (3.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Upper central crack behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 133,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 133,269 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear pads and discs are metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Half of glass missing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pad has picked up on disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pad has picked up on disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 126,389 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack near mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 126,389 miles

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack near mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 121,486 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 121,424 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 116,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,365 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 112,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 109,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 106,962 miles

BONNET CATCH STICKING

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

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS NAILS IN TREAD AND WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 8 May 2017 106,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BONNET CATCH STICKING

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

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS NAILS IN TREAD AND WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 25 May 2016 84,173 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre unrepairable

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,038 miles

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2015 69,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch liner damaged

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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DF12 KFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF12 KFC, 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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DF12 KFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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