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FT12 KLM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,301 mi
Last recorded138,301 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 KLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 138,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 127,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5MM ON LIMIT VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO EDGE ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER /FLAT SPOTS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS INNER /FLAT SPOTS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 127,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5MM ON LIMIT VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO EDGE ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER /FLAT SPOTS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS INNER /FLAT SPOTS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 113,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 105,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,574 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 19 Jan 2021 80,704 miles

UNDER/BODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 18 Jan 2021 80,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear ally bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER/BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,900 miles

Child seats fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction material on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction material on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Sills covered and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,270 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

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 KLM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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