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EF12 KNC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,174 mi
Last recorded124,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 124,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 118,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 112,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 104,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 101,094 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,108 miles

under trays fiited obscuring view

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,078 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 95,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,820 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,106 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,534 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,373 miles

Emissions too clean to be tested.

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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EF12 KNC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 EF12 KNC, 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 EF12 KNC registered?

EF12 KNC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EF12 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 KNC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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