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FT12 KGN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,371 mi
Last recorded137,371 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 137,371 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s plus lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 137,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s plus lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 128,066 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 128,065 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread worn and distorted around inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens obscured , beam pattern slightly distorted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 124,274 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,557 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 118,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 104,910 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 104,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,536 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 92,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bracket (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bracket (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bracket (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bracket (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consoule (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 63,841 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement consoule (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100% worn inner and outer edges 1.6 - 2mm across tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100% worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100% worn inner and outer edges 1.6 mm -2mm across tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100% worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,091 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 KGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FT12 KGN, 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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FT12 KGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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