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FT12 KPE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,193 mi
Last recorded78,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,193 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 75,951 miles

emissions to weak to read

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,388 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,035 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 57,367 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,463 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,117 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,814 miles

rhf tyre wearing 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 KPE 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 KPE, 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 KPE registered?

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

Is FT12 KPE safe to buy?

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