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FT12 KXD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,102 mi
Last recorded182,102 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 182,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 167,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 151,030 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 151,030 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 141,093 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Fail 16 Sep 2020 141,093 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 127,956 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 127,956 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,534 miles

light scratches on front screen

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,035 miles

light scratches on front windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,342 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre getting low outter edges

N/S/F tyre slight damage to outter sidewall but no cords exposed

N/S/R tyre inner edge getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 19,342 miles

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

Emissions to clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre getting low outter edges

N/S/F tyre slight damage to outter sidewall but no cords exposed

N/S/R tyre inner edge getting low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

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

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