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FT12 KLU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,704 mi
Last recorded66,704 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 66,704 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,303 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 57,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 54,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 54,607 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,553 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,779 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,168 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 46,154 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,232 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,574 miles

Nearside Rear a couple of sharp stones embedded in tyre treads

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,210 miles

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 KLU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 KLU, 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 KLU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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