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FT12 KPY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,932 mi
Last recorded126,932 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 126,932 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 126,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 120,128 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,091 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 94,297 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,657 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 76,511 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres 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 KPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KPY, 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 KPY registered?

FT12 KPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is FT12 KPY safe to buy?

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