MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel arch liner broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres worn on the inner edge
offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars
front brake pads getting low
nearside front tyre getting close to wear bars inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF12 KNG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 KNG, 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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How do I check the history of EF12 KNG?
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What year was EF12 KNG registered?
EF12 KNG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 June 2012.
Is EF12 KNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF12 KNG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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