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FT12 KKV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,127 mi
Last recorded117,127 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 KKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 117,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 117,125 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing inner edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 109,852 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 99,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,125 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 95,125 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted was insecure,taped up. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,790 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,627 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,627 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,034 miles

Nearside Front inner face of brake disc worn and corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,502 miles

o/s/r tyre misshaping on inner edge

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 KKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KKV, 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 KKV registered?

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

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