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FW12 KVM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,650 mi
Last recorded144,650 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 KVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 144,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 135,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 122,575 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,941 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 93,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,239 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,410 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 83,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,723 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,206 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 68,206 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,344 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 56,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,785 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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FW12 KVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FW12 KVM, 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 FW12 KVM registered?

FW12 KVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is FW12 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 KVM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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