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DF12 KKE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,429 mi
Last recorded196,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 196,429 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 196,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 180,727 miles

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

Front Both console bushes on front arms perished but still secure

Pass 4 Jan 2024 165,659 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 165,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 151,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 151,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,273 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 123,660 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inner lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,060 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 106,060 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,237 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,182 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,045 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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DF12 KKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KKE, 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 KKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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