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FT12 KPK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,559 mi
Last recorded86,559 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 KPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 86,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) wishbone bush Splitting + perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) wishbone bush Splitting + perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 10 May 2019 79,985 miles

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

Front slight wiper marks across windscreen

Fail 10 May 2019 79,985 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front slight wiper marks across windscreen

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,312 miles

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

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

Front light wiper marks on windscreen - topped up screenwash

Fail 11 May 2018 73,311 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front light wiper marks on windscreen - topped up screenwash

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 65,897 miles

centre stop light one LED part not working

minor scratches on screen view to front ok

Pass 12 May 2016 56,332 miles

scratches across windscreen but doesn,t affect drivers view

Fail 12 May 2016 56,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

scratches across windscreen but doesn,t affect drivers view

Pass 6 May 2015 43,316 miles

n/s/f wiper splitting

o/s/f tyre worn inside shoulder bald

Fail 6 May 2015 43,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f wiper splitting

o/s/f tyre worn inside shoulder bald

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 KPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KPK, 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 KPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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