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EN12 ZKU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,227 mi
Last recorded177,227 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 ZKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 177,227 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 163,491 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 154,256 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 154,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 142,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2021 133,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,687 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in sidewall (not down to cords)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,334 miles

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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EN12 ZKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EN12 ZKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN12 ZKU?

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What year was EN12 ZKU registered?

EN12 ZKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is EN12 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 ZKU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN12 ZKU have outstanding finance?

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