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FT12 KCY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,745 mi
Last recorded182,745 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 182,745 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 182,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine warning light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Inner lower arm bush rear excessively worn with excessive movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Inner lower arm bush rear excessively worn with excessive movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 175,450 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 30 Aug 2023 167,163 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 19 Aug 2022 157,154 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,311 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 10 Sep 2020 137,029 miles

can not pick up emissions

Fail 10 Sep 2020 137,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

can not pick up emissions

Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,308 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,706 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,906 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT12 KCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FT12 KCY, 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 FT12 KCY registered?

FT12 KCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is FT12 KCY safe to buy?

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