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FT12 KXC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,917 mi
Last recorded183,917 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 183,917 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 183,917 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 160,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 137,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 111,622 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,550 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 88,550 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,892 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 73,892 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,501 miles

Nearside Mirroe side repeater damaged.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 65,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Mirroe side repeater damaged.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,961 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 57,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% inbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,573 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 50,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD TO WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN TO INNER CASING ON INNER WALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,378 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 37,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm IN PLACES AND CRACKS IN WALL (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND CRACKS IN WALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,708 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 KXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

FT12 KXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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