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FY12 KCA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,325 mi
Last recorded159,325 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 KCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 159,325 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 150,760 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both / front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 150,760 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both / front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 144,495 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2024 144,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 137,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 117,893 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 117,893 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 105,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 93,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,067 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 75,499 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,471 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 53,471 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,336 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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FY12 KCA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY12 KCA, 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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FY12 KCA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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