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DV12 KRK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,594 mi
Last recorded101,594 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 71,623 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 71,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 71,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,351 miles

Front inner surfaces of brake disc's are going rusty

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Nov 2022 66,351 miles

Front inner surfaces of brake disc's are going rusty

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inside edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,475 miles

Edges of front and rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,046 miles

Edges of rear brake discs are going rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2018 50,045 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,186 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Sep 2017 43,186 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,442 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 37,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front and rear on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,219 miles

Child seats fitted (Nearside rear & Offside rear) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 KRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DV12 KRK, 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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DV12 KRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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