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FN12 KCG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

225,613 mi
Last recorded225,613 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 KCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 225,613 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 187,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight damage to exhaust heat shield

Pass 12 Sep 2018 155,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot loose but not letting dirt in.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 155,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot loose but not letting dirt in.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,169 miles

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

emissions to clean to test

Fail 6 Apr 2018 134,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge Michelin (4.1.D.1a)

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,228 miles

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

slight cracking and play in both back wishbone bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cracking to front wishbones back bushes

slight wear to front discs

Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,519 miles

cut to n/s/r tyre

front discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,334 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,799 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FN12 KCG 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 76.9%.

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 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 FN12 KCG, 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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FN12 KCG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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