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FN12 KCO

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,436 mi
Last recorded126,436 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 KCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,436 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 119,914 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyre treads smooth on edges

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 109,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 107,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,832 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 99,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 88,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 82,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,243 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tracking check due to condition of front tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,117 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 62,117 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCO, 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 FN12 KCO registered?

FN12 KCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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