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DN12 KMO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,399 mi
Last recorded150,399 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 KMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 150,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 142,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 135,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,922 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 99,918 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2018 81,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 33,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 62,269 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 48,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DN12 KMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DN12 KMO, 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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What year was DN12 KMO registered?

DN12 KMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is DN12 KMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 KMO shows 11 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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