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DV12 KRG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,500 mi
Last recorded192,500 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 192,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 187,205 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 183,090 miles

rear axle corroded-rear inner brake pads wearing low-nsf tyre worn low-both front rear wishbone bushes perished-front brake discs wearing thin-both front link boots perished-

rear suspension arm bushes perished slightly-rear suspension arms corroded-front tyres wearing low-

Pass 2 Mar 2023 160,217 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 160,216 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 143,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 139,791 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,775 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 105,591 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,630 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,395 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,395 miles

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

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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DV12 KRG 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 DV12 KRG, 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 DV12 KRG registered?

DV12 KRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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