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FT12 KNC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,774 mi
Last recorded111,774 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 111,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 104,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 97,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 90,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 84,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 78,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 63,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 55,730 miles

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 12 May 2017 46,915 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Both Tyres Perishing

Pass 14 May 2016 38,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KNC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

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

Is FT12 KNC safe to buy?

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