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FY12 KKM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,319 mi
Last recorded81,319 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 KKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 81,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2025 81,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 79,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,159 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top and bottom dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top and bottom dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 75,138 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust sleeve corroded through and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top and bottom dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top and bottom dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,118 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,750 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 44,750 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,956 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 39,956 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,593 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 KKM 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 66.7%.

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 KKM, 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 KKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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